Without knowing all of your specifics, I'd say that it's only worth holding on to if you can reasonably expect to have some really good appreciation in the near future (like 5 yrs)....Or, in the case where it would run well as a vacation rental, you could switch the usage, maybe?

I'd not rely on one to fund the entire deal. 

I’d love to connect more directly in the near future.

I'd second what @Noah Laker said about Citrus Heights.

I'd love to move into another fixer upper for two years so we could flip tax free or live in for long enough to use our FHA loan.

I'd have an agent run comps and see if they are offering a fair amount.

If I were starting over as an out-of-state investor, I’d focus on building a strong network from day one—especially a great agent, property manager, and contractor.

If you ever need guidance on funding options for flips or rentals, I’d be happy to help.

I'd rather trust that research than something like airdna or rabbu.

I do many projects in this area and I’d be happy to discuss yours with you.