I just bought a lot last year for 60k for instance that I am going to do a spec on .. there is a lot of factors but Schools are huge one.. and the lack of public transport as well.. if the bay area had a train system like Chicago for example things would be a little different as well. you could go to the open areas to build and still be within a 45 to 60 minutes train ride to work.. which is not out of the question in the US> Growing up in Cupertino we even back in the day had some of the best schools in CA.. for  those families that really valued education ( mainly Asian cultures) flocked to Cupertino..

Its a quaint older town near public transportation and very close to a bridge into Philadelphia.

The Uber driver also lets keep in mind does not handle the money.. you un regulate Real estate and all of a sudden buyers are going to be losing money left and right  with no one moderating the passing of the money..

.* Also, identify a complimentary station  or transportation spot if you can.

Hi BP, I am looking to buy an investment property in the Bay Area that is affordable (350k-450k), easily rentable, close to public transportation (BART).

But I will ask you if you have the capability to buy one from a "Box Store" and transport it yourself at a moments notice?  

Granted, I live in a hot area on the north side of Chicago where there are Michelin rated restaurants, nice bar scene, and public transportation readily available.

But Washington has slashed transportation funding (especially for transit and multimodal) and Texas hasn't increased the gas tax in more than two decades. 

That is my why.Everyday I try to tell myself it is achievable, but the process is unbearably slow considering I have no means to network (besides BP) because the lack of transportation and the first thing anybody tells you about real estate investing is that it is a game of people.So I'm going to ask these questions not just for myself, but for all the aspiring investors just like me that want to change their lives.What is the best niche and strategy for someone that is just beginning the real estate investors journey to rapidly start building wealth with no money and no credit or low credit score?

@Preston Brown exactly, it's an area that has the capacity for growth but maintains easy access to downtown and transportation hubs.