New investor in Northern California

[Jevin B.]

Hey everyone! I recently stumbled across bigger pockets podcast and got hooked in. I am 20 years old living in Northern California and would like to start investing in real estate with either SFR or Multi family homes. The market I am in is priced at a premium, and I have a hard time finding something that will work for my situation. Ideally I would like to house hack, but am having a hard time finding something reasonable to purchase so that option is off to the side for now. I have been considering looking out of state to receive some cash flow, but am skeptical about purchasing my first property in a location I don't know as well as my home state.

I would love some advice as I am just getting started and am having a hard time finding any real deals around my area.