Quote from @Kody Smith: I am New-ish to Bigger Pockets, and would love to connect with the community here.The idea: move from single family homes into commercial real estate... specifically multi family.The Goal: generate $20k/mo in cash flowI'm currently in silicon valley (san jose)... would love to find something profitable here, but it looks like there are better opportunities elsewhere.I am open to investing in markets across the US.

I'm 25k out of pocket for permits and clearing.I bet the pre-permitted 10 contiguous lots on the river would appraise for at least 150k.Am i being overly optimistic?

PG's are worthless those that have PGs that are worth anything dont need gap funding they have the cash.this is a play for folks you know well .. not for internet facebook BP etc.. people that do this do it because they know you like you trust you and think your a good operator.Public has to many other choices that are much safer bet.. its not always about ROI with those with money..

Single family homes are exempt from rent control everywhere in the state.  

Personally, I bought a 3 bed single family home soon after starting my job and had two friends from college rent which covered my mortgage plus a little extra.

You noted the possibility of acquiring a single-family turnkey rental.

Below are three single family deals that came across my desk from Houston in the past 4 days.

I typically host single family homes, but have been asked to potentially host an apartment complex of 22 units.

HI BP,I am currently looking at buying a single family rental property that is currently rented.

Purchase price: $80,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Single-family residence in Las Vegas.