Looking at Bakersfield CA

[Adam Yonan]

Rookie here, looking to start with a small multifamily or single family in Bakersfield CA. What areas should I avoid and what areas are A or B neighborhoods? Anything else to consider? Any business moving into the area? I'm excited to get started! Thanks for any insight.

[Gene Hacker]

Generally, the west side of town has a lot of the nicest areas.  There are a lot of new developments in both the North West and South West.  East Bakersfield and Oildale are older and have a lot of class C or lower areas. But there are many good rental neighborhoods.  There are decent pockets all around Bakersfield so it could make sense to spend a couple of days driving around town and getting a lay of the land. 

There has been large growth in the "logistics" industry and it looks like this will continue.

Definitely reach out to @Sanjeev Advani.  He is a local agent and works with investors.