They've been around for 15 years and while they still constitute a small fraction of real-estate transactions, a court ruling in the past 2 (maybe 3 now) years opened the door for them to have access to the MLS system for their listings and has accelerated their growth.

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It was not my peers in the same boat, it was people and services with the means.I believe being late to the game, experiencing the results of poor choices, gave me an immense appreciation for those that are able to help raise others up and gave me the strong desire to become such a person myself, within the community.The way I see it, this business is a means to an end, to be of service.

This eventually ended the partnership but I learned that sometimes you can't assume what the other person is expecting when it comes to profit and growth.

I'm not an expert, but in my view, small towns with relatively no industry or large employment base do not typically experience any significant growth.

However, the potential for long term growth and the rents to purchase price ratio seems much better than the Bay Area (and much less risky than being a economically depressed place like Stockton where prices are much cheaper).Anyone have any experience or thoughts about these areas of Sacramento?

It may take a while & will depend on the economic growth of the whole area, but it could be a decent property in the long run.

What's the job growth like in the area?

It justs makes too much sense how it is nearest top paying jobs, entertainment, transportation and population growth.

This phase is a period of growth, expansion, and rising property values.The phase of stability, also called equilibrium, follows next.