Soon to be Divorced Looking to be in the Mid Term Rental Game

[Pheap Thlang]

I’m new to this, and so happy to have found BiggerPockets! I’ve always wanted to be a real estate investor, but my STBXH was never on the same page. I want to get your opinions on if 1.) I can try to get my first rental property before the divorce is finalized or 2.) keep looking at properties until the divorce is finalized?

Is there any advice on how I can start with one property to rent out as a mid-term rental?

Should I start in the Bay Area or out of state with less than $100K?