We've invested around $50,000 in improvements (central air and hardscaping) and our mortgage is a 30-year fixed at 2.5%, with a PITI of $2400.We think it could rent for $3,750 - $4,000 per month based on local comps.

Hey, I am an in the Kansas City area looking to meet and connect with local investors.  

I am no expert by any means but I thought I would drop my opinion here. 1) Should I focus on duplex since they're most likely less expensive in my area in category A or B properties, or aim for more units?

Has anyone found a local Sac CPA they can recommend?

Looking forward to hearing from local investors in the area!

I believe it to be a little Southern California hidden treasure for cashflow, mainly class C but if you know what you are doing its a really good option to invest locally in CA with decent returns.

You might want to look up the pool requirements for Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ if you want to be the safest you can be, despite the lax laws in other localities. 

ACT and the various localized distressed property laws.

My thinking immediately turned to researching local rental costs per square foot to determine income potential with triple the current square footage.

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