I will definitely look into affordability within CA, the 203k option (how prominent those are in my area), as well as continue to educate myself with the greater minds found on this site in the forums! 

Call a local home inspector connected to your REIA and ask if you can meet them at a few properties to educate yourself. 

Hi All,I'm a newbie excited about getting started on my real estate journey.

I’m excited to get more involved with this community and network with you all while taking the plunge on this journey to financial freedom.

Education About Finding Deals?

If so, can you please educate me on how you responded or if you just went forward with an offer that met your needs instead of the sellers? 

My father-in-law has invested in Orlando condos (currently at 8) to fund his retirement but rather than following blindly in his footsteps I wanted to educate myself before making my first investment. 

Make sure to educate yourself first to minimize errors and optimize returns. 

Hello BP community, after hours of education via books, podcasts, and meeting with local investors, I have built my own cashflow spreadsheet and attempted to analyze a random local property on Realtor.com to practice my analysis skills.

Thank you all for your replies, it seems like it'll be a difficult journey but it'll be all worth it when I pass.