@Eric HiltnerWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Andre SmithWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Shea JenkinsWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

i am looking in to older historic buildings which i can create one or two lofts from and potential commercial use on bottom.I would like to add, that I am educated as a city planner, and one of my main motives is to help create more walkable/vibrant communities, while profit is a reason i am more interested in creating great communities.

That said, the stranglehold that the Bay Area had on technology in the 80s and 90s isn't reality anymore -- there are other cities that have very vibrant tech communities, including Austin, Atlanta, NYC, Boston and Washington, DC.  

This is a vibrant and caring community and you will find lots of advice and friendships here.One thing I was wondering is what you mean by "invest."

@Orit Nahum - Welcome to the vibrant BP community.

@Ian ScalzoWelcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language.

@Brad StriblingWelcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language.Seeing that you have not fully made up your mind about a niche, I added the below links that will help to do so.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/?

Cheers,  Michel Hi Michael, welcome to the vibrant BP community and Happy Holidays!