Is live-in-then-rent in San Francisco feasible?

[Jase Strasburg]

Hello!

I am ready to start my real estate journey, but buying in San Francisco is daunting.

I would be a first time home buyer, and ideally I wouldn't sink too much capital into it so that I am able to purchase an investment property with better cash flow in a location that is more landlord friendly than SF.. but I figure while I'm living here I might as well try to build equity.

I am curious if a live-in-then-rent strategy in San Francisco is feasible or if I'd be better off spending my time looking for deals in other markets and continuing to rent in San Francisco?

Would love to hear people's thoughts and connect with a local realtor. Thanks!