@Joshua KhooI think it will be hard at that budget but certainly see what others think.

I would like to be as hands-off as possible and simply make real estate a way for me to create passive income for myself4) I would like to invest in properties within Southern California, although it is expensive I believe I can find deals here in Long Beach, Riverside, Joshua Tree, Palms springs, and in general places outside of Los Angeles and Orange County5) Also open to investing out of state in places like Texas (where my parents live and I can partner with my father), Las Vegas (because its only a 4 hour drive and can make the drive when I need to), and Pennsylvania (where my girlfriends parents live and can possibly partner with them on those properties)I also want real estate to help me accomplish a few BIG goals in life. 1) I want to buy a home for myself here in Los Angeles so I can continue to conduct business here in hollywood.

@Joshua RobertsYou posted on the wrong forum this is STR. 

Hi Joshua!

@Joshua P., here's what I noticed:Closing costs look very high.

I'd also recommend listening to BiggerPockets Podcast #113 where @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner talk to Jay Papasan, one of the co-authors of that book.Best of luck with your future investments!

:)-Joshua Diaz (absolute newbie)

@Joshua Dorkin No problem.

@Joshua Batey Thanks for the info.

Great blog post by @Joshua Dorkin http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/08/30/simple-action-millionaire/Pay yourself first, save money.