I think almost half the cost comes from the teen driver.Additional $345 annual to add $1M excess uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage.A $2M umbrella on top of a $2M STR policy might seem like overkill, but it's a big three-story house with seven bedrooms, max 19 guests. 

For obvious reasons the  Bay Area is the sexy( high returns); however, you mentioned Nor Cal in your title.

We also heard a lot of chatter and a lot of interest in some traditionally less sexy, midwestern markets like Kansas City, Columbus, etc.

(I know, I know, it's not sexy to talk appreciation, but that's where the big gains are when you hold long enough.)All that said, anything that gets you excited about real estate and gets you engaged is a good thing, so if this is the thing that lights your fire, go for it. 

not fun or sexy. 

It ain't sexy, but thems the facts.

Probably not a sexy reply, but tightened the belt lace up the boots and get to work.

And while the real estate and properties are the sexy part, the mortgage loans are the real meat and potatoes that can make or break your journey.

I'm at a turn in my career where having 100+ units isn't sexy on top of that I like restoring communities by removing blight and offering employment opportunities and strategically in LMI areas that just have a stupid dogmatic mindset by the greater population that it's not an "ideal" area (i.e.

When searching for deals I find it best to go in the non-sexy markets.