It's a more affordable market and lower property taxes, so you may actually have a chance to cash flow.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Chances are they are paying others who are not as accommodating as you (amazing how people will make those car payments while jeopardizing their homes) - and it's time for them to move on to housing they can afford and to a tenant that does not require you to subsidize them.  

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I hope you get the chance to visit someday; I’m sure you’ll love it!

Getting an LLC in place from the start can provide peace of mind and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the process before expanding your portfolio.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

If you invest in RE, whether active or passive(management team, syndications, crowdfunding), I'd love the chance to quickly explain the structure and hear your thoughts on what might need to be improved.

We're willing to live almost anywhere in the greater Sacramento area based on what we can afford, provided of course that the property is in a decent neighborhood that has a good chance of attracting responsible tenants.As for budget, I believe we could get a conventional loan for properties up to $600k, but my strong preference is to find a distressed property (or seller!)

My belief is that you will be challenged to realize a 10% savings loan n your first effort and there is some chance it will cost more than if you used a GC.