Advice needed for an aspiring investor

[Samuel Dolcine]

Hi Everyone,

My goal is to purchase an investment property in the next 12 months. I currently reside in the Los Angeles area, where the market is on fire right now, making it difficult to buy anything around here. I'm definitely looking to go out of state. I'm very open but I want to make sure I build up my knowledge before making any moves.

There is so much information available and it's a bit overwhelming. What should I be studying and learning about as it relates to real estate investing over the next 12 months as I prepare to purchase a property?

Thanks for your help.