You could buy a distressed SFH, live-in-flip, and increasing the market value much easier.

Hi All,  Wanted to get an opinion, how is it to invest in Fresno CA or look for other markets outside CA?

What markets did you like?

You just have to find the one used in the local market. 

@Kevin DuongTo achieve financial freedom in real estate, consider house hacking, DSCR loans, partnerships, and seller financing.

Based on national averages, the home should rent for $1,500 or more.If you don't keep up with market rates you will attract lower-quality renters, you won't have money to make major repairs, and you'll eventually get behind on maintaining the property, which means it will appreciate slower, attract worse renters, rent for lower rates, etc.

The seller is renting it back from me for the first year at least.

In my market it's 3.5-4%.

Any realtor know seasonal rental market in Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and St Pete Beach?

My family have been flipping single family rentals in these markets under MartelTurnkey.com for about 10 years.