Connecting with a lender that can run numbers for projected mortgage payment vs  market rents in relation to the area you're looking into would be a good first step! 

For myself, I think my ultimate goal is to have an alternate cash flow to offset my dependence on a day job, which would allow me to choose a job I enjoy rather than have to find a job based on salary and ultimately allow me to travel with family more and enjoy life rather than stress about money.Thanks in advance and hope to connect and gain wisdom!

@Hyeonji Oh , you may be able to purchase your primary home using Santa Clara County's Empower Homebuyers shared appreciation down payment assistance programs.

Since you are here and have connections here why not buy in your local market of KC? 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.What else can we assist you with?

Be sure to utilize the search bar and connect with like-minded investors to get the best out of your experience on BP.

The list of employees is displayed down the right side rather than forum posts allowing you to connect with everyone in that company all from one location.Anyone can create a Company Profile, and Pro members have this information displayed in their signature, along with their logo. 

I want to link up with some people to connect and share some insights in the field.

I'm trying to approach this from the note investment side of the fence.Thanks if you can be of assistance. 

I want to use investment properties in order to live a life financially secure, and create a purpose that will get me excited to jump out of bed in the morning.Hopefully we can connect and build together.