I am a first time investor debating and having a hard time to decide if it would be better to buy Condo in Orange County vs Single family home in Inland empire.

I've been talking to a few Mortgage Loan Brokers in my area (Inland Empire, CA) and asking them about FHA loans but most of them have been recommending a low down (3% down) conventional loan with a "higher interest rate" instead.

Once you get to a certain point, the real estate portfolio you've built up will allow you to "retire" from your 9-5 while also allowing you to continue to grow your real estate empire! 

Examples would be Palmdale/Lancaster, Bakersfield, Inland Empire etc.

I have read so far "Millionarie Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller, "Build A Rental Property Empire" by Mark Ferguson, and "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki

If I sell it, I will move the money to one or more BRRRR projects in inland California communities (Bakersfield, Riverside, San Bern, Rancho Cucamonga)  ORDo keep the place because its in a prime location close to the beach and use the $50-$80k I have ready to invest now in small BRRRR play in the same communities?

It's obvious that unless you go far inland, you are looking at 4% cap rate on average.

Can anyone recommend any resources on learning how to invest in land?

as a licensed agent commissions are negotiable.. no need to assingn.. simply raise your commission from the get go.I started in land sales in Mendocino national forest.. from Clear Lake Ukiah areas up to Covelo and over towards Garberville... those properties were and are tough to find.. it was a specialty I charged 10 to 30% commission right up front.

If I were you I'd sell the 9 unit and buy SFH's further inland where the yearly expenses aren't as high.