Bay Area investor Just starting out... need advice!

[John McManus]

Hello Bigger Pockets Family! I am brand new to real estate investing and looking for some much-needed advice. I am located in the San Jose area and have been educating myself as much as possible on REI with the ultimate goal of successfully rehabbing properties in the Bay Area as well as purchasing some out of state rental properties. Being that I have limited capital it seems as if wholesaling may be the best option for me starting out. I have pulled a few delinquent tax rolls from local counties but am having trouble finding a motivated seller nor do I know the next best steps after getting a property under contract. What are some other ways I can find motivated sellers? Do you think the Bay Area market is too competitive for someone just starting out with limited capital? I have an extreme desire to succeed and I know my first deal is right around the corner, I just want to make sure I am taking the proper steps to make it a reality! Any advice is much appreciated!