Reply #2: Yeah, take a right outside the house.

[Kraklen]

Follow the sidewalk to the big culvert. I don't know what it's called exactly, I think it's supposed to be the Las Angeles river (?), from the big chase scene in Terminator 2. You know what I mean.

Anyway, head left, under the bridge there's body armor. It's really convenient.

Don't feel you need to go on mission right away. Drive around, explore the neighborhood, get comfortable with a map.

There's an AR-15 at the west end of the airport. One of the best weapons in the game. I usually get it early then build up my skills with it.