Newbie question: how to start out if area is too expensive?

[Nico De Guzman]

Hi BP!

I want to start out in RE investing but the area that I am in (Bay Area) is expensive. I find the risk to be higher for me as a newbie for getting into a loan to finance an expensive deal. I am thinking about investing out of state although my risk over there is that I will not be available to supervise the property and to not have control/supervision over my investment is a scary situation for me. Any thoughts on which route would you take if you were in my position and possible next steps advice on this?

Thanks

Nico