I wouldnt give any consideration to what the seller needs in order to break even in determining the purchase price.

Purchase price: $500,000 Cash invested: $100,000 AirBNB in West Sacramento

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At the price point you qualify for, I'd be looking at a more landlord friendly state with more approachable price points.

Is it fairly priced for the size, location, quality, and other factors?

Largely, the appreciation in housing prices is coming from both new migrants and investors coming from the East (GTA) as well as international countries (predominately from the middle east).We are also seeing drastic increases in the rental rates which in turn are pushing investment property prices up as well.

Do you have a preferred type of property and price range you're looking for in general (knowing the costs can be different based on they market)?

Fast forwards to 2025 and I need to move again for work.

You need to be very committed to this if you move forward.

There are significant advantages to investing here (lower barrier to entry, much better price to rent ratio's, etc. etc.).