This client is now going to be a frequent buyer and is a great connection to have.

@Jacobus Rex I work full-time as a general contractor in the Twin Cities, and we install them frequently as part of our basement finishes.

We are considering managing the property ourselves for at least the first year for the purpose of learning and because we frequent the area anyway. 

Hello BiggerPockets community,My name is Corey and this is my first time posting to the forum and I'm sure I'll be posting here frequently over the new few months.

I use the property appraisers website frequently and can see how you are able to understand the property prices over time but I don't know how you are able to obtain information about historical vacancy rates and rental amounts? 

Until you have gained experience on rehab I would suggest getting a few quotes for scope of work. 2-4 contractors until you have developed an established relationship with them and you are able to trust their numbers fully.There are several contractors that are on the boards pretty frequently.

I frequently get gifts from my clients, not a request for me to give them $$, LOL!

Sacramento might shift "purple" in the next decade or two due to the Bay Are influx, but judge appointments (eg, those who preside over eviction proceedings) are long term and don't cycle out particularly frequently.

Talk to the neighbors (they're frequently a wealth of information).

I invest places I’ve lived and frequently visit