I totally get wanting local insights in the Sacramento area; it can really help.With your hands-on experience in flips and rentals, you’re already ahead.

You’re in the perfect spot to get advice and tips.

Not sure of their reputation, any insight or tips for navigating this process at all are apricated.  

This is when the Realtors come out from the shadows and say their market is best.To be honest you can make it work in almost any market, red or blue.

Would you get them out of there when the lease expires?  

Please reach out to me directly.    

Hi @Douglas Alexander, I've used the VA loan many times, but never for MFR.You can't use it for more than a 4-unit building, so 1-4 is OK, 5 or more... nope.Great plan though to house-hack it.Let me know how your research turns out ref. building from scratch.Could be an interesting idea... build like a 3/2 for your family and 3 more smaller units.Then when you move out, you can rent the 3/2 for more obviously and could earn some good cash flow.

Quote from @Haim Assaraf: Have you asked your tenants?

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What will be your strategy of focus?