SoCal newbie investor here!

[Margo Pierson]

Good morning/afternoon BP family! My name is Margo, originally from Portland, OR but currently reside and own a townhome in Anaheim, CA. I have been reading posts in the forums for awhile now, and figured I would say hi. 

I am new to the REI world, although I have owned and sold several residences that I lived in as my primary residences, so buying property is not completely foreign. I have been reading books and posts here, and trying to soak up all the knowledge and experience like a sponge before I commit to anything. My goal is to get into buy and hold 2-4 unit multi-family rental(s) by EOY, but I havent quite settled on where yet. I have been looking at places back home, but I cannot for the life of me get any of the numbers to work out when doing analysis on properties there due to high prices and super high property taxes. Im a little nervous to look too far away on my first venture, but may have to do that.

Any advice or feedback is welcomed with open arms. Have an amazing day!!