Calculating rental properties and advice

[Allan Tualla]

Hello Everyone,

Im looking to get into the investment space and trying to gather information so I can better calculate rental properties in the greater Sacramento Ca and Stockton Ca area. 

Question 1: what are the avg expenses in the area of Sacramento / Stockton Ca such as  tax, insurance and utilities.

Question 2: what are the repairs that cost the most and the average life span of these items such as water heater, roof etc

Question 3: what are things you wish you knew as a new investor that you know now.

Im new to this space so any information helps. thank you all!