These investments in the area are expected to create tens of thousands of new direct and indirect jobs and further accelerate population growth and housing demand. 

So there's not a way to know unless you find out from the seller directly.

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

But, if I were in that situation I would probably not be buying any directly owned properties at all (and would instead be investing in a diversified fund).

The alternative is to set up a self-directed IRA, or better, a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, invest in alternative assets, and then do the conversion.

Once the city gives direction, then start to look at available options and penciling out the numbers to see what makes the most sense.  

It is not on your typical zillow/redfin/trulia site as she said it is directly from the seller. 

There's a lot of creative ways to build equity and or cash flow in Sacramento.

Now, I focus on design and amenities that directly enhance their experience:•Practical Bathrooms: I added a combo washer/dryer to one of my bathrooms because guests coming back from outdoor adventures often need to wash their gear right away.

If so, and you're looking at a purely rental property (not to live in at any point) you could consider opening a self-directed IRA to invest in the new property without having to pull money out and pay penalties?