I would encourage you to sit down with a couple of real estate salespersons and choose one based upon experience as well as knowledge of the area. 

Many different strategies to choose from.What are you doing in Sacramento?

There are several to choose from!

If you don't have a crazy house like a potato, a tremendous view or historical area, then choosing a pic is harder.I like the idea of the game room if that is your best feature.

Even if my cash flow is negative while I live there, I will still be enjoying all the long-term benefits of owning real estate and my living costs will be cheaper than renting if I choose the right deal/property.I appreciate the insight!

Hi @Allie William WilsonYour post caught my eye because of your thoughtful approach to choosing the right market for your next investment.

They say sellers "choose" a buyer agent amount under the threat of that agents might refuse to show a house if they (agents, not consumers) think the pay isn't enough.

I’m going to echo what Tim Delaney and Rick Albert said: $8,000 isn’t a lot to work with, no matter where you choose to invest.

I want to learn from experienced landlords here, how much deductible should we choose? 

@Venecia BaezThe action plan for real estate investing involves setting clear goals, assessing finances, choosing a market, building a network, understanding numbers, starting small, and learning from experience.