This is hands on experience that you will leverage in any future RE investments.In San Diego with low money down, the property (purchased at retail) is going to be cash flow negative at purchase. 

I would second much of the specific advice given and would just generally add that getting a book or two on landlording (or creating your own reading list by browsing many of the blogs, forums and podcasts on BP) might be a good introductory education on landlording. 

In my opinion, it's actually more important that you build in a buffer because you will be fully leveraged. 

I have no deals under me as of yet however my future in real estate looks promising due to the time I am taking to educate myself.

The education I received through the podcast was invaluable in giving me the knowledge and confidence to do the first deal.

My thought is that we can take advantage of the lower cost of living to start saving, and also be able to build a small amount of equity to be able to leverage to buy our first douplex/triplex after he has finished school.If anyone has any advice or suggestions, I'd love to hear it!

I don’t mind educating you about the areas, the history (especially prior to all the movement, 80s, 90s) and which areas to keep an eye on.

New to real estate, my wife and I have been educating ourselves in real estate, interested in flipping and brrrr strategies.

To leverage your capital and your equity is the only way to grow faster and larger but there are inherent risks.

Good afternoon Bigger pockets. I have used this site for a little over 2 years now (lost the account information to my old account.) I truly enjoy the podcast along with the online forums. This site has changed my lif...