Much of this neighborhood, over the last 40 years has converted to multi-family.. at least 25 percent.The buyer just wants a clear, unencumbered title to the place.

I had a tenant report me over her perceived belief that I was in violation of needing a building permit.

Buy a solid home, in a solid location where you can break even or cash flow a little and that will appreciate well over the long-term. 

Yes I have been playing around with QBO and finding it overly complicated and tricky to setup for STR..I will keep playing around with it but will also check out some of these other suggestions:) 

Spend $10 on due diligence before giving someone $10,000.

Population Growth: 49% Population Growth over the past 20 years, Sacramento has experienced a tremendous growth in population with individuals and investors alike coming in from the Bay Area seeking more affordable costs of living and lower barriers of entry into real estate. 

Otherwise consider spending your money buying an additional property.

@Mahmudul ShoikotI am unsure if you NEED to accept it (you would want to check with a real estate attorney in your state), but I have accepted this type of assistance from many tenants over the years.

Trying to add value but need to be mindful of spending and not overdo it.

Single-family homes offer reliable rental demand, lower turnover rates, and the ability to benefit from property appreciation over time.