I can pay it make my money and still feel the buyers agent didn't warrant the money when brought in at the end of the deal. 

Wish you all the luck.

Thanks for the feedbacks.

Because the Property Class dictates the Class of the tenant pool that the property will attract.

One of the key benefits of long distance investing is the ability to access markets with higher potential returns (particularly in the Midwest).

I am always on the lookout for off market properties around the Sacramento area.

Hi Kevin, welcome to the community! 

If anyone has advice—whether it’s general tips or insights about these markets—I’d really appreciate it! 

While the market can go up or down in either investment, Real Estate is the only one of the two that offers income opportunities through rental income, that stocks don't, and can often help ride out the storm of market fluxes.Also, the Greater Phoenix market (that includes Scottsdale) historically nets 65K+ Californians per year. 

My advice would be, if you truly want to learn the business, lease it up, refinance, pull some money out, and go on to the next one.