Consider starting with a few lower-cost flips with a smaller loan-to-value ratio to reduce financial strain.Market Research: Sacramento can be volatile, so I’d recommend keeping a pulse on local trends—particularly in the neighborhoods that have potential for growth but haven’t quite hit their peak yet.

We provide a fridge and a stove and also supply washer/dryer hookups but not the washer and dryer itself.As far as dishwashers go we only supply them in the better neighborhoods we have properties in where we feel the tenants have more of a likelihood to use them responsibly.

Second main point: Avantstay has excellent systems to find guests who will treat property and neighborhood responsibly.

here in Pittsburgh for example, you can buy properties in OK neighborhoods for $50-60K that need $80-100K rehabs. 

@Johnny Bartel Knowing what I know about Peoria, is there a certain neighborhood or nearby towns that would interest you?

Yes, Oklahoma is a great market to consider, especially for multifamily properties:Affordability: Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa have duplexes and small apartment buildings within a reasonable price range.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Makes property management less stressful.Stable Cash Flow: Properties in Oklahoma often meet or exceed the 1% rule, providing consistent rental income.Growing Economy: Both cities are seeing population and job growth, boosting demand for rentals.Tips for Getting Started:Do Your Homework: Use tools like BiggerPockets calculators to analyze deals and ensure cash flow.Focus on Neighborhoods: In OKC, check areas like Yukon, Edmond, or Midwest City.

That is difficult to answer because even within neighborhoods, there are B,C, and D pockets.

Neighborhoods like Logan Square or Albany Park have seen growth in rental demand, making them potentially good starting points.

Fortunately, I was thinning my herd back in I think 2014 or so by getting rid of a few (experimental) investments in cheaper neighborhoods.

If they have a 5 year lease that says "tenant may have 2 pitbulls" then you are in a hard spot and have to find insurance.