Sacramento’s Midtown neighborhood, known for its artistic and cultural diversity, provides solid rental demand from a mix of young professionals and students. San Diego’s East Village, an urban area close to the Gaslamp Quarter and major transit points has consistent demand for smaller apartment buildings with the added benefit of mixed-use spaces for retail or commercial tenants.
In Los Angeles, neighborhoods like Echo Park and Highland Park offer strong rental income potential for apartment and mixed-use properties particularly due to the area's steady growth in population and local economy. Investing in these neighborhoods with a DSCR loan can be a smart approach as it allows for rental income to support the loan. This makes multi-family and mixed-use properties accessible to California investors