San Francisco vs. Peninsula - which is a better investment?

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Now that we're ~7 years into the recovery, we've seen a ton of appreciation here in the Bay Area.  I'm curious what are people's thoughts on which makes for a better investment all things being equal: San Francisco or the Peninsula?  Is one more recession proof than the other?

Frank Wong · Answer

I think both areas are about the same, but I would go with SF.  I feel like there are more trophy properties and trophy neighborhoods in SF than Peninsula.  If I am going with a straight appreciation play and want to park my cash.  I choose SF all day long.

Lynn T. · Answer

Statistically, It looks like Peninsula won. However, real estate is still local. Some neighborhoods may perform better than others. If all things being equal, I think Peninsula could be a better bet with less rental restrictions. SF does have many rental rules.

Amit M. · Answer

...I have a feeling this is along the lines of you say tomato, I say tomāto

But personally I’m a city guy. Like the density, gentrification, global travel recognition, varied neighborhood uniqueness, walkability, diversity, etc. that only a walkable, dense and European like city can offer. Prestigious, coddled and precious suburbs are all around us, but the city experience described above is only available in very limited places in the USA.

my2c

Account Closed · Answer

What kind of investment are you talking, david?

Jim G. · Answer

The Peninsula is where the jobs are.  SF was a place that could be hanging around in the weekends for leisure until Ed Lee came to setup policies to attract a few big Techies to setup shops.  Too many rules in SF and extremely landlord unfriendly.  I vote for Peninsula.

Linda West · Answer

SF - all day, every day for investment.  To my knowledge, not many people will travel across the world to visit the Peninsula. It's very nice, but not a draw on its own.

San Francisco vs. Peninsula - which is a better investment?

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