New Real Estate Agent ready to buy rental property

[Noni Ifyefobi]

After delays and shutdowns I’be finally been able to take my RE test in California and passed. My main goal of earning my license was to be able to buy and represent myself in purchasing a rental property in 2021. I have 10k saved up, a 750 credit score, and will be signing to a brokerage soon. I live in Sacramento and wish to buy here even though purchasing out of state may be cheaper I love the growth prospects of the city and want to have property here. What I am really asking is if anyone else has been in similar situations and what next steps might be beneficial or any advice at all because there is definitely a lot of different directions I can take.