Arkansas has some gems with less competition that I would explore, and even a few other areas in Oklahoma are rising.

You didn't pay me to work the entire year, driving one town after another, putting up signs, making cold calls, networking, paying for local ads to make $2000 on each deal I netted prior to this $50K gem.

However they are quickly becoming a hidden gem for savvy investors.

I do a mix of STR and MTR in Tucson ( STR for peak season around gem shows ) and MTR during the other months 

They can point out why a property might not be the best investment, highlight hidden gems you might've overlooked, and keep you in the loop even when they're swamped.

My journey into real estate began with a fascination for property markets and a desire to create impactful investments.Currently, I'm eagerly scouting for opportunities in real estate, aiming to leverage my knowledge and network to uncover hidden gems and lucrative deals.I thrive on collaboration and believe in the power of partnerships.

As the options come in you or someone needs to analyze their potential, do a drive by, get in to see it, and then someone would need to estimate the rehab - a quick way to do this yourself is ask three different GCs what their price per square foot is on a full gut and average them out and use that price per square foot for your rehab estimates.But let's say you get a funnel started and even analyzers to pick out the gems among the muck, now you need your contractor to come in and give you his estimate and then you need your financing lined up and get your term sheet based on your offer, the rehab, and what you think the ARV will be. 

I have done quite a bit of digging and I've been told by multiple agents that these are the only two that don't have rules against STR.If you're serious about going this route, I believe that these two buildings would be a good place to start.Also, if you're not completely set on the buildings being full amenity, I agree with @Michael K. that you can find some multi-unit gems in great neighborhoods and operate them as STR buildings.

Let look at your options considering the current real estate trends in Stockton and Sacramento.Stockton Property OverviewYou’ve been holding onto a gem of a property in Stockton, especially with a 2.625% interest rate.

There are gems to be found.