For rentals, focus on cash flow and metrics like cap rate (target 8%-10%) or cash-on-cash return.

Seems penny-wise and pound foolish.

Focus on building cash flow and equity while targeting value-add opportunities to transition into shopping centers and strip malls over time.Good luck!

It really depends on your goals, budget, target areas, etc though. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

The tried and true version is pulling a list of properties whether you're targeting distressed homes or high equity homes in which case you can pull on something like Propstream or Propwire, you can skip trace through them or someone like Prime Tracers which has a pay as you go system. 

Price Growth: 3% is the baseline here nationally. 2% is the fed target rate for inflation.

Targeting the right audience, with the right message.

There are a few specific area we target in Sacramento depending on your goals.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)