When you invest in 1-4 units residential property in the Bay Area, you are investing for the appreciation or value-add potential because most properties don't generate positive cashflow.  

A good team on the ground should be able to help you avoid all of these potential pitfalls. 

Your answer needs to make sense, and be true.Also refi'ing your current primary into an investment loan also has the potential to be fraudulent if your family still occupies it as their primary. 

you'll be cash flow negative / losing money, potentially for years and years. 

If you’re feeling uneasy about the potential headaches, you might consider a local property manager who specializes in room rentals or shared housing.

With inventory expanding, it feels like there could be opportunities to secure deals, especially if the right cash flow potential is there. 

I want a real estate agent with a hustler's mentality, who knows the neighborhoods, studies appreciation and deal analysis already, understands short-term rentals, and is potentially looking to be a scalable partner with me.

Hi, I’m looking to connect with realtors that often deal with potential flip listings.

So someone who is looking purely to maximize potential return (and has unlimited time) is unlikely to find this a good fit.Here are some good websites for seeing the variety of deals that are available for hands-off investing/passive.1) CrowdStreet.com2) 1031Crowdfunding.com3) Ark7.com4) Finresi.comGood luck!

I would keep detailed records of my deals to include photos that I could use later when I am approaching a potential funding partner.