Now, if you’re speaking about some gurus who promote subject to without safeguards to be used by people with no experience or financial ability to withstand a foreclosure action then I agree that it can be an irresponsible act.  

Additionally, alternatives like real estate crowdfunding or investing in RE mutual funds offer diverse options.

(Investigate the presence of Fortune 100 companies and industry diversity, using resources like metropolitan council reports and broker websites (e.g., CBRE, Colliers).)Affordability: Ensure household income has grown at least 1% YoY for the past 20 years.

The ADU is being promoted heavily these days because it helped government on housing (while they're the one that's causing housing shortage issue at beginning) and at the tail end, they would raise the tax for ADU.So.. if you build ADU, is the house gonna sell more or not ?

Use Social Media to Promote Your ListingSocial media is a powerful marketing tool to help you reach a wider audience and promote your real estate listing.

Hey @Ruben Garcia, Given we are accountants, we cannot promote our services on BP as its against the rules.

As accountants on BP we cannot promote ourselves directly.

Immigrants have significantly contributed well almost everything to American society (they created America), created its culture, economy, and diversity of the nation.

Hey @Andrew Grant, As accountants on BP we cannot promote ourselves directly. 

When deciding between investing out of state vs home hacking in Oakland, keep the following in mind.Oakland House Hacking:Proximity: Living in Oakland while house hacking enables you to maintain a close proximity to San Francisco, which might prove advantageous for property management and maintaining connections with the local market.Possibility of Appreciation: Property values in the Bay Area have increased historically, which is good for accumulating equity over time.Local market dynamics, tenant preferences, and potential obstacles might be simpler to comprehend when one is in a familiar location.Demand for Rentals: Oakland has a robust rental market, and you can discover good demand for rental units if you pick the appropriate property and location.Creating Local Connections: If you live in the Bay Area, house hacking can assist you in making local contacts with property managers, real estate agents, and other investors.Investing Out of State:Investing outside of your state may be more affordable and enable you to use the same funds to buy more than one property.A few out-of-state markets can have more favorable cash flow prospects in contrast to the pricey Bay Area market.Geographic diversity, which can help reduce risks related to market-specific variations, is made possible by investing in a variety of markets.Hiring a local property management business, which offers a more hands-off approach to property management, is often necessary for out-of-state investments.Remember, both options have their advantages and challenges.