To rent or sell? - Looking in Novato and San Rafael CA

[Paloma Wodehouse]

We are looking to buy a house or duplex in California and with prices being so high, cash flow seems impossible. I'm debating between whether to long term rent or to flip. We would live in the house while renovating (husband is carpenter) and are willing to stay for 2 years for capital gains. There are more than a few strategies here. I just don't want to end up in a house for too long as ideally we have a success BRRR and are able to fairly quickly buy our 2nd property. Any tips from CA investors on where to focus?