Beginner in San Diego

[Jonathon Buder]

Hello all,
I've just recently gotten bit by the bug of real-estate investing, and for the past few weeks I've been reading books about it and browsing the internet to learn as much as I can on the subject.

As far as I can tell, it seems like it'll be a perfect way of combining my interests (photography and traveling) with the ability to make a living without working for someone else, and experience the satisfaction of fixing and building things.

I'm active duty military now, and I'm planning on getting out in early 2013, then going to school using my GI Bill (hope to have my BS-BA/Finance finished by the time I get out, and continue to a MBA or go another route). My goal by that time is to have enough monthly income to sustain myself and my significant other and continue finding good deals, fixing 'em up, holding onto 'em and renting to friends and acquaintances I know to be dependable.

On this site, I'm looking to network with others in the area and to seek guidance when I have a quandary or when I find an opportunity I need advice on.