Newbie, ready to get going, sick of living in my car broke

[Alex Young]

Hi Bigger Pockets community, I am 26 years old with an undergraduate education in geology. I've spent the last couple of years wandering aimlessly and it hasn't paid off to do so. Trying to reinvent myself, my strategy, and life goals so would love to become a part of this motivated and inspiring community. I'm from Colorado but now am located in San Diego. Have about 1K at the moment and would like to see that increase 10-100fold in the near future. My ultimate goals would be owning some sort of property in the places that I am the happiest- Colorado (Boulder, Denver), Montana (Missoula, Bozeman), California (Santa Cruz, Encinitas, San Diego, Santa Barbara). That's a long ways away to even one property or knowing where to even start so any suggestions, advice, help would be appreciated. Also, if anyone is in Southern or Central California I would love to meet up and learn more. Thanks!