New but hungry to learn!

[Michael Guydish]

Hi my name is Michael, I am new to BiggerPockets. I currently live in Santa Cruz, CA. I am currently a San Jose State University Senior as a Hospitality Management Major. After graduation in 2019, I plan to invest in my first investment property. Until then I am saving every dime I possibly can to fund my first deal. But I am not sure if I am going to be able to start in the Bay Area because of the cost of living. I am open to move elsewhere. Can anyone tell me what places in the U.S. are best to start your Real Estate Investing career??? Because of my passion for hospitality I would like to know the best places for short term rentals, but I also plan to do long term rentals as well. Thank you for reading everyone and I hope to hear your advice.

[Mike Bargetto]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Michael Guydish! My advise is "Live where you want to and invest where you need to" I love living in my hometown~Santa Cruz~and other than our primary res. and fix and flips, the numbers don't work for me so we go out of state. 

That is exciting that you are winding down this stage of life. Enjoy your last bit of college! 

~Mike Bargetto