Actually, our ideal spot for buying a house this past year was the area between Middletown & Burkittsville... but we couldn't afford the house and acreage we wanted there, so headed 15 minutes west over the mountain.  

Monthly payment at 1265.Eyeing a local duplex,  good spot in a developing down town with some nice features including fenced backyard and garage.  

If you want to do wholesaling, try to narrow down the sweet spot in your area for wholesaling so you won't be spending too much money at first.  

Well said and spot on, I say NYC is and will be the most tenant friendly city and nothing will be done for landlords.Thank god I finish investing in New York, there is no positive outcome for beginner and mid level investors.

I felt like I was on the spot so I didn't mention my previous work history and how I can provide tax returns for the past three years. 

Also, unlike investing in stocks/market, I want that sense of pride in pointing at property and say, "Yes, that is mine."

The way you are describing your Investment idea, reminds me of beginner Stock Investors.

I recently just finished college but am a avid investor in the stock market.

Though I personally can't speak on the CA market (other than that A LOT of your fellow Californians are in the same spot as you), Wes always has great input, so I trust his analysis.I also think you should heed the advice of @Yousif Abudra, especially regarding determining your goals (cashflow vs appreciation) and narrowing your field of focus.

But the biggest help is it helps me become an area expert, making it easier to spot good deals.