Is it risky to now consider vacancy as part of analyzing deal?

[Mudassir Syed]

Hi All,

I am a new member at bigger pockets. I am looking to buy my first property, an investment property in sacramento, california (too expensive in bay area :))

The property that I am looking at seems to have low/none returns in terms of cashflow.

I am getting into negative cash flow if I consider vacancy, is this a common pattern for people buying for cashflow in california?

Can someone suggest according to this market what would you guys have done ? can i not expect good returns in california market?

please advise!

Thanks,

Syed