Newbie Investor from Long Beach CA

[Vanrith You]

Hi Everyone, 

I'm been hanging around Bigger Pockets off and on for awhile. I'm from Long Beach CA. I would like to start investing out of California in order to gain financial freedom. Currently, I'm reading the Bigger Pockets books on investing out of state, and financing with no or low money down. 

I would like to continue working as a Software Engineer and build a portfolio to pay for my children's college in the future, take nice vacations, and pay my current monthly mortgage. 

I love to learn, and I would like to gain insight and knowledge from more experienced investors. I do not have a background in real estate, but I find deals and problem-solving fascinating.