Videos

About Kevin & Nakano Realty - A short video about Kevin and Nakano Realty, click here.
Want to invest in real estate, but you don't know where to start?  - Watch this video to learn about how to get started with buying income properties, click here.
3 Tips for Investors - Watch this video for three tips that will ​help you become a successful investor, click here.
Credit for Your Closing Costs - Learn about my special limited-time offer of a 20% credit of my commission that I give my buyers to help pay for their closing costs, click here.

​Why choose Kevin Nakano to help you buy income properties?

I've been a full-time Realtor since 2003 and have helped investors buy and sell all over the Sacramento region.  I was also a professional property manager for many years.  Below are six reasons why I would be a great choice to help you buy your next income property.

1) I would help you identify your investing goals and help you acquire properties that help you achieve your goals.  

2) My years of experience as an income property agent and a former professional property manager will help you avoid common mistakes made by first-time investors.

​Continue reading about why you should considering choose me to help you buy income properties, click here.
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Getting Started

What type of income property should I buy: condo, single family residence, duplex, etc.?  How much do I need to put down for an income property loan 5%, 10%, 20%, 30% or more?  What area should I purchase in: Sacramento, Natomas, Roseville, Folsom or other area?  What price level should I consider: $100k, $200k, $500k?  
 
For more frequently asked questions and answers (Q&A), click here.

Sacramento Region Income Properties

Sacramento region is unique in California because of its economic stability, mainly due to the government and transportation sectors, and relatively affordable housing.  You can still purchase a 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the greater Sacramento area in the $100,000-$250,000 range.  This bodes well for real estate investors because rental properties can "pencil out" with a relatively small investment.
 
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Investor News

Report: Sacramento is fastest-growing rental market in nation - This may not come as a surprise to Sacramentans who are looking for a new place to rent or to those who have been paying close attention to the area's rental market over the past few years.  According to a study by Yardi Matrix, the real estate research branch of the software company Yardi Systems, Sacramento is the fastest-growing rental market in the nation with a year-over-year growth of 11.9 percent. The report cites a rising Millennial population, the Baby Boomer generation downsizing, reduced homeownership and employment growth as factors in the growing trend.  For complete article, visit link below:
​http://www.abc10.com/news/local/report-sacramento-is-fastest-growing-rental-market-in-nation/344359392 
Report: Home returns in Sacramento region double the national average - Sacramento's slim inventory means local homeowners are selling property at eye-popping returns, according to a new analysis by RealtyTrac Inc. In March, sellers in the Sacramento region got on average 35 percent more than the home’s previous purchase price. That was more than twice the national rate of 17 percent, according to the Southern California-based real estate research firm. And Daren Blomquist, RealtyTrac’s senior vice president, said that kind of gain has been consistent in Sacramento for the past year.  For complete article, visit link below:
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2016/04/20/returns-sacramento-homeowners-national-average.html?ana=twt
Sacramento again tops most cities in apartment rent increases - For Sacramento apartment renters, January is starting out with the same trend seen last year: They're paying more. According to Yardi Matrix, Sacramento rents rose 10 percent from a year earlier. That figure was tied for No. 2 among the 30 top U.S. markets, with San Francisco. Only Portland, where rents rose by more than 14 percent from January 2015, was higher.  For complete article, visit link below:
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2016/01/28/sacramento-again-tops-most-cities-in-rent-increase.html?ana=fbk


Rising apartment rents draw investors to new parts of region - Brokers say investors are taking notice of rising apartment rents in parts of the Sacramento market that haven't attracted their interest before.  Tony DeLoney of Marcus & Millichap’s Sacramento office said buyers are looking at properties in Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael and similar submarkets.  For complete article, visit link below: 
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2016/01/27/rising-apartment-rents-draw-investors.html

Sacramento apartment rents growing at fastest rate in U.S., No relief for renters due to little new construction - A rare confluence of factors has made the Sacramento region stand out nationally as the top metropolitan region for rent growth, creating a boom time for investors in multifamily housing.  For complete article, visit link below: 
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2016/09/02/sacramento-apartment-rent-grow-fastest-rate-us.html?ana=fbk

Testimonials 

"Kevin has been my real estate agent for multiple investment property purchases and he's been amazing.  His responsiveness is awesome, and he really goes above and beyond to make a deal happen...I can without hesitation highly recommend Kevin for any home buying or selling needs. You won't be disappointed."
- Erik
 
"Kevin has been excellent from day one. He works extremely hard, is very thorough, and provides his clients with sound, honest advice,straight shooter. He has in-depth knowledge of the local markets and is a great resource. We have really enjoyed working with him, and will use him for all of our real estate needs in the Sacramento area. He is truly a pleasure to work with and receives our highest recommendation. We will be recommending Kevin to all our friends/colleagues. He is as good as they come."
- Oz
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