I noticed the construction on it this Summer and always wondered what was going on behind the scenes.

@Jay Hinrichs Sounds like a scene from Nightmare on Elm Street.

That way you can see newer commercial development and be near some of college downtown scene if that rental market is of interest.

I live in a rural city with a major tourist Summer scene.

I'm new to the investing scene, but I run a real estate photography company and shoot for a majority of the agents in the city.

So even if you move to Sacramento, it's only a few hours back home by car on the holidays to see your Grandma who bought her San Jose home back when it was $50,000.6) Sacramento's Culinary Scene is on the Rise -- Bay Area folks are bringing their tastes and appetites with them. 

Not sure if what I said makes sense since I am new to the scene.

if they cant then they send their deals to other brokers they like.. if that does not work they then put it on MLS or Loopnet or what have you.. but the best deals are all handled behind the scenes.. 

Let them know you plan on breaking into the local investing scene and would like the numbers of some good people, most will gladly give you numbers for attorneys or real estate brokerage recommendations etc. 

Boston is a hard place to do flips because contractors hate coming in to the city and the city's permitting and inspections process is nightmarish, but if you're experienced and can handle unexpected delays it can be profitable.