Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

This won't be our first time living in Sac but our first time doing so with a keen eye on real estate. 

Glad you made your way here.. are you eyeing long-term rentals or short-term flips?

*Local Eyes – By collaborating with experienced realtors, contractors, and inspectors, you can source hidden gems and dodge expensive mistakesThe Renovation ProcessThe secret to fix-and-flip success lies in renovations that help maximize the value of the home without breaking the bank.

Keep a close eye on the actual cost of rehabs and make sure your remodel stays in line with comps in the area to ensure profitability.

An extra $30/stay isn't enough for me to have to make myself a zombie on Benadryl in order to sleep there and not wake up with my eyes swollen shut because someone let their dog sleep in the bed.4) I think it's been priced too low.

Eventually they will build out a system or understand the value of a good PM company and what to ask, look for and keep an eye on. 

The bank might turn a blind eye but if they get audited, your loan may become due.

I'll keep my eye out for any of those light rehab deals thank you.

A few eye-opening online searches will easily indicate if this is what you want to get into.