There are a few different areas I like to target, depending on your goals and budget.We also host a monthly real estate networking event -- "NorCal Real Estate Mastermind" -- First Wednesday of every month at 6pm at Lucid Winery on R St.

Also, you will have additional occupancy tax depending whether you are in the city limits or not.

The consistent population and job growth are driving real estate values along with many companies choosing to move and develop here like Intel, Amazon, Google, Meta, etc.

Depending on what the potential jobs offer in terms of income, does this seem like a realistic strategy?

This is basically a math problem that will depend on both you personal finances & also how much of this is an investment vs you want a nice house to live in4.

It really all depends on the amount of risk you want to involve yourselves in. 

Depends on your market and competition.  

Depending on how close you are to Philadelphia you can really manage the property yourself as many Jersey neighborhoods are even closer to philly than some philly neighborhoods.

@Geoff Engel depending on what amount of available cash you are starting with and what you ultimately want to achieve will help determine your path.

No one has ever asked me. 3) Depends on if you want longterm or short term residents. 5) We used Redstar https://www.redstarbackgrounds.com/ they give you accept/decline recommendations.