As a result, while the US market is stuck in the lock-in effect, the Canadian market is kinda booming so it makes more sense for Americans to consider Canada nowadays, except for the fact that Canada has on average one of the if not the most unaffordable real estate in the world.Hope this helps.

Over the years the only place I have lost money is the stock market.

You have to know the market before you build a plan and I don't think this market supports your intended plan.

You must have helpful Section 8 agencies - anytime I've talked to the tenant's caseworker about issues they just say "not my concern".

Don’t forget. 2024 rent cap was 8.9% so you may never get “market rent”.

I'd be interested in any insight on the Sacramento market, esp. from investors in multifamily.

But for the best local advice, make local connections in the market with Host groups and Rental Associations.

Purchase price: $175,000 Cash invested: $35,000Buyout property that needed significant upgrades to bring to rental market in 2022.

Put yourself in the shoes of an investor: is the property in a good market?

I tend to be partial to REIA events, which have chapters in most larger cities/markets.