Hello! Newbie from SF Bay Area and Stockton CA

[Raymond C.]

Hi everyone! I stumbled across BiggerPockets while Googling for tips on how to invest for the first time in rental property. This looks like a great community and I'm excited to learn and share with all of you. I have no experience in property investing, but have a young family and am looking to start something now for some long term financial security. We just bought our primary home in Livermore, CA last year, and saved up enough cash since then for a modest down payment on something. I'm originally from Stockton, CA where I am thinking of investing because the prices are much more palatable than the Bay Area. However, I am unsure about the risks due to Stockton being a town that has hit tough economic times. Any advice about investing in such a market is appreciated! For now, I'm thinking my strategy is to acquire property for positive cash flow rental income. Unfortunately, all I can offer to you guys in return now before I learn the ropes is perhaps some help/experience in computers, information technology, or technical sales as that is related to my background and day job! Thanks, and look forward to connecting with all of you soon!