Is there anyone currently investing in this community?

I’m looking to invest but want to the numbers so it make sense for the seller as well. 

When I need it I will gladly invest in it. 

In 2018, my husband and I took the plunge into real estate investing by purchasing our first fourplex with minimal experience.

I live in the SF Bay Area and have decided to buy my first single-family home.I fully acknowledge and recognize that the SF Bay Area and California (in general) may have some of the worst cash flow numbers in the entire country.I've already traveled to cheaper Midwestern states to look at real estate opportunities, but have decided to invest here in the SF Bay Area as I'm purchasing with the intention of living in it first and foremost, and then renting it out sometime in the near future when I move overseas.I'm looking for anywhere in the Greater Bay Area/Northern California region (even Sacramento & Central Valley is okay) with better than average purchase price to rent ratio, and some appreciation (if possible). 

Relationship-Based: With private lenders, it’s more about building trust and a relationship over time.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Investment interest can be deductible.3.

I retired from the Army about two years ago, and during the last 3 years serving I started investing in real estate for extra income on the side.

And I'm guessing not so profitable investing.