I'm not sure how attractive the numbers will be however when looking at HOA dues, insurance, taxes & the unpredictability of future costs with HOA dues.

Taxes were $1363 a year.

Then there’s this glorious tax season where you realize how many things you get to deduct that others can’t, while sheltering your income with depreciation, and earning tax free income with appreciation.

With that being said we tend to see a lot of CA buyers relocate here for the lower cost of living including lower home values, property taxes, insurance, no state income tax, gas prices etc.

A lot of lenders used to apply 35% for expenses, but in the last several years, the numbers for supplies, labor, utilities, taxes, etc… have increased significantly.Also take into account the age, occupancy and how has the property been maintained, this will affect the expenses too

Property taxes are 650, insurance 160, outsourced property management takes 10% of the rent, and another 10% of the rent is set aside each month for future repairs. 3750 x 0.8 = 3000. $3000 profit, minus about $2300 in mortgage, property taxes and insurance leaves about $700 cashflow, when I move out.

There are auctions to sell cars, police auctions, tax impounded auctions, antique auctions, etc.

However , properties taxes are due like roughly 12k for the two lots. 

.• Public Records & County Websites:Local county appraisal and tax records can be a goldmine for owner information.

Another option is investing in real estate through partnerships or fractional ownership, focusing on properties that yield cash flow or appreciation potential.For long-term growth, consider diversifying into assets such as private equity, tax liens, or even certain types of real estate that offer both capital appreciation and income potential over time.