I’m trying to figure out how to search county records to locate properties of 10-50 units in Sacramento, CA.

Douglas, where are you located in Kentucky.

Originally posted by @Joey Isidore:@J Scott you must have quite the time on your hands.I apologize if my point didn't come across as intended...To address your question more directly:  There is no way for someone who doesn't know you, your situation, your goals, you expertise, your location, your time availability, your acceptable amount of stress, etc. to tell you which path is better for you. 

No specific location is necessary.

@Jason Yarusi good news for you too if I remember your location correctly.

We both have jobs that move locations intermittently and looking to invest in a third market closer to his parents.

I think what's more important is the actual house, location, rental numbers, and upside. 

Great location for holds!

I’m located in Broward county and would like to start investing in state.Starting strategies: Flipping or BRRRR.

To some point the old saying of, "location, location, location" always matters.My point is that cashflow should be a large part of what you look at but the most money is made when you sell.