Columbus has been a very popular market for Californian investors to buy property in because of all of the tech growth. 

Rental Demand & Cash Flow: Is it feasible to achieve consistent monthly cash flow in Sacramento, given the current property prices and rental market?

A smart investor knows the importance of making money when they buy, which is why it’s crucial to look for properties that are priced below market value.

The rental market does seem volatile, with the higher prices only supported in the high season (may-sept lease start).

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I have recieved an offer for 700k for my property (which is about market value) for my property.

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

It's ideal for the current/recent market conditions where everyone is projecting rate reductions in the near term.Your current rate is so high that you are already arguably in a worthwhile position to refi but you may have to wait on that for the first 6 months or 1 year of your loan.

The market is showing SOME promising deal but I would appreciate a mentor or friend who wouldn’t mind teaching me how to spot a deal in the numbers.

Also have a realtor buddy that is willing to give me leads when any off market properties pop up.