I've had to join the board to help steer things the proper way and then you feel like you are in a socialist club.  

I've recently gutted 2 and it never occurred to be to get rid of the tub as a way of steering away from the large families that destroy apartments.

For instance, legal description, tax assessor's number, etc.The clerk should be able to steer you to the files where you can see chain of ownership and if any liens or restrictions or easements, etc., are attached to the property.  

I understand some of the BPer's "steer clear" attitude but when I drive around the lower income communities in the STL, I get angry.

there are Fair Housing categories/protected classes you need to steer clear of, such as familial status, disability, race, religion etc.  

But regardless, the consensus seems to be to steer clear. 

I will try to steer clear and focus on single families and small multifamilies for now unless I come across a fantastic condo deal.

When I put my flyers in the housing office they try to steer LLs into using homes.mil. 

I am not familiar with the Elk Grove area unfortunately so I can't steer you one way or another.  

@Anne ChiramberroI like Chico  and staying in CA is a very smart move.. remember many who comment on out of state investing on this site only do that because they are sales people and make money steering CA investors out of state simple as that, so consider the source.And also its not all about cash flow... out of state properties won't appreciate like CA property...