Other areas nearby that are great include, Cardiff, Encinitas and Del Mar. 

I could be wrong but I thought I saw that Sacramento requires primary residence for the owner for STR.Do you live in Sacramento or nearby ?

Usually, the confidence comes from more reps (seeing more homes and being more of an asset hunter not a spreadsheet warrior) and going to local meetups so you can meet all the other people nearby who are doing what you can't get yourself to do.Ok Elizabeth, Ready for it? 

Ask around for architects who have build nearby, they know rooftops to dirt finishes.

If you’re open to exploring nearby markets, like northwest Georgia or north-central Alabama, you may have an easier time finding properties within your buy box.

Perhaps going to the local building department or title company to see who the big land buyers are in your area would be helpful for starting to discuss the idea with someone nearby?

There is every reason to believe in strong rent growth in 2026, and those who can stockpile cash and go in with reasonably low leverage have a great shot at seeing high returns in the first year of their hold. 

Our crew tracked the thieves footprints and sled marks through the snow to some old warehouses nearby and recovered some of the tools.

Recent solds are pushing $328/sf up to $413/sf for houses nearby that are built in the 1980's...

I now rent this property out to students at a nearby university.