Newbie to Bigger Pockets

[Edison Feisal]

Hello everyone, 

I'm the newest addition to this amazing site and would like to say thanks to all of you who help make this platform what it is, so that newbies like myself can learn a thing or two. I currently own two properties back east (currently reside in Los Angeles), both of which were primary residences. I am now looking to invest wisely based on some of the principles i've learned from BP and books. My approach is to dedicate a few more months learning, potentially get a real estate license, and then dive in using the remainder of my VA loan benefits as a start. Should the real estate license be a factor on when i start? Also, what are some of your thoughts with regards to multi family in the Los Angeles area? I've also considered doing a 1031 exchange for my VA funded property so i can free up the full amount of my entitlement.... I have a ton of questions and probably sound all over the place so i appreciate your patience and look forward to your feedbacks and thoughts. Thanks all.