I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.

He is our local expert. 

OP ask your larger local commercial real estate office for some recommendations. 

(Local PSA work being separate.)

They may be non permitable.check with the local city or county before you get into it where you can't get out.

The best thing you can do is listen to the BP podcasts, read through some of the forums and attend some local meetups to connect with other investors.

Lots of posts on different companies so be sure to check out what people have said about vendors you are considering doing business with.

Lower tax revenues, when combined with higher construction costs, could compel local governments to tighten their belts.

Start local.

They’ll have insight into the local market and can help prevent you from buying a deal that looks good on paper but isn’t ideal. 3.