Beginner planning question

[Connor Southwick]

Hello, 

I am still an undergrad student; however, I am studying different RE interests. (Still do not know what I am wanting to pursue in regards to RE investing)

Either way, I am trying to create a few plans in regards to RE investing to launch in the next year or two. I will be debt-free and working full time. The main complication I am running into is that the location I am in is expensive.

Would it be too difficult to invest in property ~ a couple of hours away (for a beginner)? Or should high price not make me look elsewhere due to returns being in proportion to what is spent?

PS: One of the main reasons I question a far location is the fact that I may not know that market and what is good value etc. 

Thank you