All Forum Posts by: Jill Rio

Thank you all for the input - great to see that I am not the only one who can see it from multiple angles. Putting in the offer today - wish us luck!!

I also have a good CPA who is very knowledgable about real estate.  He is not inexpensive, probably normal bay area prices.  Alan Watters in SF.

Hi Bigger Pockets,

We are about to purchase our first rental property, and are trying to decide how much to put down.  We can put down 40% and cashflow monthly, or we can put down the minimum of 25% and break even monthly.  We anticipate that we can raise rents in the future as we are in the Bay Area and are buying in a very desirable area.

Is there a benefit to either?  This property is mostly an appreciation play, as we live in a high cost, high appreciation area.

Thank you for you input!

We are considering a property with two commercial spaces and two 1/1 apartments. The realtor just told me we need 50% down. Has anyone experienced this and are there any other options? Also related to this property - what are some of the businesses you would market to for higher rents? Right now these are both showrooms and the rent is low. We own one dentists office and get really good rent on that but the space does not lend itself to medical offices. Thank you!

Rami Aweti - I am curious what you decided here. My husband and I are deciding between investing in a multi family in pdx or Oakland. How did it work out for you?

Thursday that is :)

Thanks J. Martin ! We are trying to change our plans on Wednesday so we can join. Hope to see you then.

J. Martin I see you mention SF meet ups here - I realize the post is from a year ago but am wondering if they are still happening. I see the two day meet up end of August but will be out of town for that. Thanks in advance for the info!

@Jessica Skupien did you find an agent you liked? We are looking to invest in the east bay and have been looking for an agent there as well. 

Thanks Dave @Chris Mason