The Bay Area can feel intimidating when you see those price tags, but with your husband’s contracting skills, you’ve got a real advanatage.

With a 7% interest rate and high HOA fees, the key is evaluating if your skills and investments can generate higher returns elsewhere.

I sold my company to a national PMC named PURE,  they have a large footprint in California and are always looking for people at most levels. 

Now, I’m ready to put those skills to work in real estate, building my own portfolio here in the U.S. and helping others around the world do the same.I’m particularly interested in BRRRR strategies and rentals, especially opportunities that appeal to international investors looking to invest in U.S. cities. 

That just adds a level of complexity to everything.I think there is so much opportunity in the US, that why would you try to complicate everything x10, but investing in someplace like Spain. 

This approach balances cash flow, scalability, and long-term growth, aligning with your goal to transition from corporate work within 3–5 years.If you plan correctly, you might not even have to pay any taxes at the W2 level as well.

If you build your investor network while working on wholesaling skills, when you find a real deal you can sell it for a profit.

It could be some sort of skill set for renovations, design for furnished rentals, specific market knowledge, owner occupied loan products for a house hack, etc. 

What was their level of speed & competence? 

Dan your market/assets/tenants are on a totally different level than a good majority of the rest of the country.