I am a local agent here in Sacramento & I am a house hacker myself with 2 properties here that now cash flow.

And not knowing their numbers also makes it next to impossible to know if you have a bad PM that's eating into your cash flow as well (Like Vacasa charging $800-1000 a month for elecrtic on a 4/3, 2000sqft house with a pool). 

Hi there, if you're open to holding onto the property, converting it into an Airbnb or short-term rental could significantly increase your cash flow, especially with the current demand for rental properties.

This way, your current rental stays a cash-flowing asset while providing leverage to grow your portfolio.

If maintaining cash flow is your primary objective, you might want to explore other options.

You'll want to make sure it cash flows each month.

Or just any suggestions for the best bang for your buck areas that offer at least a little cash flow and appreciation ?

I am researching my first deal in town (a foreclosure), and hoping to slowly but surely acquire properties for cash flow and retirement security. 

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.

Look for properties with high cash flow potential, good condition, and room for improvement, such as value-add opportunities.