How can my new remote job help me invest out of state?

[Chelsea Cone]

I live in a very unaffordable area (near the bay area in CA).  I've been listening to bigger pockets for years and it has been a goal of mine to invest in real estate - although realistically it will have to be in a different location.  I just started a new position that will allow me to work from home permanently.  My salary is is not enough to buy a home in the bay area, but I have money saved and am considering the possibility of purchasing out of state.  I'm hoping for some advice on the best way to go about this - as it would be my FIRST real estate purchase what can I use to my advantage?  Since i can technically work from anywhere and live anywhere are there better financing options available to me then a traditional out of state real estate investor? Thank you in advance!