I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast.

I broke my HS pull up record, cranking out 43 pull ups in 10th grade.

Median price is high while median rent is so low in these markets, zip code 95757 is even worse in term of high home price but low rent.

I would highly consider house hacking if that's an option for you. 

Their neighborhood selection process is key in affording investors a home in an area that instantly produces positive cash flow and high probability to earn above average market appreciation over the long term.

I lend as a 2nd lien holder (in Florida mainly) because the returns are huge but I am comfortable with high risk as well. 

Typically high interest like 10%-14%, maybe more if it is a 2nd. 

I understand it is a difficult market at the moment (High interest, High prices, etc), and I have no problem playing the waiting game.

Generate a list from propstream of the kinds of properties you're looking for (high equity, certain size, location, age, etc).

This is why I highly suggest hosts check into the info Justin Ford has, and the educational videos and course he provides.