*I USED to own properties in San Mateo Co CA (Silicon Valley)and found that the Building/planning dept was so malfeasant and next to impossible to work with that I sold my properties AFTER I spent YEARS trying to 1st get plans approved,** then completing the work.

San Jose and Santa Clara are in high demand since they're in Silicon Valley.

I met with them in person they were working out of an incubator space in Silicon valley it was right out of the TV show..

Regarding Rob Beardsley he grew up in Silicon Valley and learned about real estate and tech from his parents, who ran a real estate brokerage firm from home, thus he had a built-in mentors and good networking to start with in addition to the capital that his parents have preserved for him so he got a good jump start.

I had a good-paying job at a Silicon Valley equipment manufacturer. 

When it comes to the "future", I'm more inclined to listen to someone from silicon valley than the traditional "experts".

My niece moved from Redwood City to Seattle and was always complaining about the smoke and air quality, even though I don't think it was that bad  Ya I grew up in Silicon Valley and Redwood city is half way from San Jose to SF.

[If it's a water resistant type then also 100% silicone on top of the backer rod and under the baseboard).

A yes-or-no questionIn this place known for its breakneck expansion and the new nickname “Silicon Desert,” eviction is its own thriving economy.Evictions make work for attorneys, for locksmiths, for self-storage centers, for moving companies and for government staff.

If it's a flashing problem/ boot they should be able to get enough roofing cement and silicone on it to make it go a few more years.