It comes down to simple numbers, wholesalers can look at dozens of properties per month, thus picking up experience at a break neck pace.

Based on my research, real estate in the Bay Area has been appreciating at a faster the pace than the rent price.

This has motivated me to work on developing connections at a rapid pace. 

This has motivated me to work on developing connections at a rapid pace.

I've seen so many folks crash and burn when they outrun their supply trains of investment and decide to throw in the primary to continue their pace of investing.   

The public transportation system and the already amazing bike path network is also expanding so that is a good thing to look at to find neighborhoods that are likely to appreciate at a more rapid pace than others.The Colorado market has strong fundamentals overall: diverse and growing job market, active lifestyle, work-life balance, friendly people, the incredible mountains nearby, outdoor sports galore which is skyrocketing in popularity, access to national forests and parks, and significant population growth due to these many positives.

Small annual increases to keep pace with the market is so much less traumatic for all concerned. 

They both rented within 24 hours of being listed and now we are on pace to cover all of our expenses.

( need to know this in order to determine if you can rent it without losing )  If selling in 1-2 yes - you might have the ability to break even assuming present appreciation pace continues ..... if you will need financing - get pre approved as you want to be prepared in case an opportunity arises... the neighborhoods you mention are still solid / desirable and good deals don’t last long 

Rents don’t keep pace with property values so we invest in other markets.