We are looking to buy and hold single families in an area that is very popular with the military community and is in a good school district.

The most popular out-of-state relocation destinations for Texans were California (40,999), Oklahoma (32,430), Florida (31,625), Colorado (25,212), and Louisiana (17,674).At the metro level, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, New York-Newark-Jersey City, and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin produced the highest volume of residents relocating to Texas.

The "Avalanche Method" and the "Snowball Method (popularized by Dave Ramsey)."

Do you happen to know why it’s not a popular subject on this website?

I know the current popular thing in my area is a big walk-in shower with dual shower and rain heads on top of that.  

You will need to find a lender that can work within your target loan amount.Hard money lending has become more popular in recent years, which means it is easy to find a lender.

Going Turnkey is a popular way to get your feet wet with relatively low risk however there are a lot of different providers out there with different set ups.

Do you think those neighborhoods you mention are also popular among renters?

West Sacramento is becoming very popular due to being so close to downtown, easy freeway access, no crime, good schools, and close(ish) to San Francisco (well, closer than any other Sacramento suburb).

Buildium, Rentec, & Appfolio are popular options.