Utilities will be an issue.  

I work with a lot of other real estate related businesses and closing teams that refer business to us. 

Can you share some financial numbers related to your house hack?

Worst case, you just cover it yourself and keep good neighbor relations.

We went from buying light rehabs to buying major foundation and mold issues to make numbers work until even that did not work anymore.

A couple issues with Credit/income on paper.

Usually b/c if the deal is so amazing, the money is rarely the issue, and b/c those people that do have the money thus get to cherry pick for the 1 in 10 or 1 in 15 that is the MOST amazing of "amazing deals." 

We have two main issues that I will outline below: HeatingTwo heating systems in the home.

If you treat the renter (resident) well, provide a well-kept home that you service regularly, and stay on top of any maintenance issues, a resident will likely remain in the house for many years. 

As for the third target market, Sacramento is close to you, it's a state capitol, relatively inexpensive, two major universities, great local culture...