Can't Seem to Find Positive Cash Flow Anywhere

[Brian Sherman]

Hey Investors!

I'm looking for a single family or duplex in the Sacramento area for buy and hold. I'm currently talking to RE agents and looking through the MLS. But, I just can't seem to find properties that pencil out to show positive cash flow. I know that the market is crazy right now and people are fighting over listings and offering more than asking price on any given property. Is there no hope for finding an on-market deal that gives positive cashflow? I've looked all over and I'm starting to consider going out as far as citrus heights, but this is much farther from the city than I was hoping for.

What do you all think? I'm trying to learn about doing off-market deals right now, but I still have a lot to learn.