I think it clearly articulates the unclear future for the bay area real estate market right now.https://www.theverge.com/interface/2020/5/15/21258793/bay-area-exodus-silicon-valley-san-francisco-facebook-google-apple-twitter-housing?

It has nothing to do with BP...there are always a few bad apples.

Dear Members, I am struggling to do an apples to apples comparison of buying a multi vs. a sf.

Yes, screening comes into play, aside from all of those obvious operational points not mentioned you will have a lot better time enticing a horse to come your way with an apple in hand than a fist full of nails. 

To summarize:Diversification across asset classesDiversification of tax treatmentTake advantage of employer matchA truly passive investmentLiquidityComparing stock market returns in a 401k with private real estate is like comparing apples-to-oranges.

Rental amounts are also not always apples-to-apples, make sure you are comparing accurately, as per square feet, bedrooms/bathrooms, driveways, storage space, etc. 

Not saying the situation is apples to apples, but forbearance and unemployment are about to be both in double figures which is unprecedented.

This allows investors to compare apples to apples when anaylizing different investment options.CAGR calculations may include things like stocks, or money market holdings which offer a reinvestment option...or other compounding investment options...generally reliant upon the options one may choose pursuant to their individual reinvestment return into which distributions are invested over the total investment period.So, in order to make CAGR assumptions, one must assume the return generated by periodic distributions of real estate, which may be used to generate future returns over the holding period.

It helps if you take a very active role in building relationships with experienced syndicators and finding the ones who have a need for your specific skillset.Don't try to eat the whole apple on the first one! 

Comparing to California is not apples to apples whatsoever, as the property costs are too high to begin with.