How to start Real Estate investing in CA

[Min Sik kang]

I live in Los Angeles, CA and I do want to start Real Estate Investing in CA.  I realized CA is totally a different beast when it comes to purchasing Real Estate and I was pessimistic about doing Real Estate here in CA, but I changed my mind and decided to take the challenge and ask "how can I make it happen?"

I just need some recommendations on strategies or information on which areas are good places to invest.  

Thank you ahead of time for your input and response!