If budget is an issue, this is likely a more economical and creative way of going about getting into multi family. 

You’re absolutely right about the market potentially shifting, and this is where those who are ready to act and think creatively win big.

There's a lot of creative ways to build equity and or cash flow in Sacramento.

Lastly check out Pace Morby and the creative financing he teaches about.

@Andrew Grimmett If a seller is hesitant due to capital gains taxes, consider creative solutions: suggest an installment sale (seller financing) to spread tax liability over time, a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in another property, or a structured sale for flexible deferred payments.

Be creative on your purchase and get money back at closing to cover the reserves.

That's why many businesses just close instead of being sold.Real estate investing provides a lot more creative angles than the stock market, but on a conceptual level, nobody would seriously attempt to replace their W2 income in a few years by investing a few thousand dollars in the stock market.

When it's a buyer's market, I think RE agents will need to be creative to offer a variety of structures to work with/ prospective buyers. 

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $330,000

I bought this property 100% seller financed. It is two mobile home parks consisting of about 24 units.

I’m particularly interested in strategies for scaling in the multi-family space, creative financing options, and building strong partnerships.If you’ve worked on similar deals or have insights into the best ways to grow in this industry, I’d love to hear from you.