Although, I'll probably ask my broker for financials on a property where it is in my buying range.

Not for a 1 BR apartment - those range from $700 to $1,250, but we're talking shared kitchens and baths here. 

My situation is unique as I watched them move in and will see them move out this month.

Depending on your financing, you should be able to find cashflow.I just sold this home here at the bottom end of your price range, and it would rent for $1,800 to $1,900/mo easily:https://www.redfin.com/CA/Sacramento/3928-23rd-Ave-95820/home/19407351With 25% down and a 5% interest rate, your PITI would be $1,366 which leaves about $500/mo gross cashflow before management, utilities, repairs, etc.Have any other specific questions about the Sacramento market, just ask and we'll try to get you pointed in the right direction :-)

Mom and pop investors are known for being more flexible when it comes to the many unique situations with concern to tenants.

But to give you some range I would say between 550-750 for a place a little farther from town or poorer condition and then 700-800 for a nicer 1 bed in town.

I know my price range and area I want to purchase in.

In my market, tile and nice vinyl plank are more desirable for that price range...Sorry to not answer your question.

They have slightly louder versions that probably fall in your price range.

However, if we are all-in for $24k and rents are $1,000 for 3/1 comps in the 1,000 sqft range and could push $1,200 to $1,400 one could argue we have about $100k of building expense to break even with the opportunity for at a minimum $25k gross on a flip as an alternative strategy.