@Joey SabatiniThe Bay Area offers various financial options, including purchasing an Attached Dwelling Unit (ADU) for rental income and long-term appreciation, investing in rental properties elsewhere for flexibility and stronger returns, and investing in short-term rentals for higher returns but more management and regulation risk.

In today's fast-paced real estate environment, having a flexible strategy is key to growth.

Medium-term rentals provide consistent cash flow and avoid storage costs, while house hacking offers location-independent flexibility and strong rental demand.

Be on the lookout for when VRBO automatically changes your cancellation policy to Flexible too. 

Hello Brian, Personally I would wait to save more because you want to have the flexibility when you buy your first investment.

Beside budget ,do you have the time, energy, flexibility to travel to view properties, or manage a team in a different time zone.  

Pros to my current position: Secure, w2, pay is above average, benefits are stellar, schedule is somewhat flexible (can leave if I need to without penalty; vacation when I want - utilizing banked time on both), 3 miles from home, and hopefully a pension in 17 years. 

However, navigating the legal and financial complexities of Subto deals requires careful attention, so I’d recommend working with a real estate attorney to ensure everything is structured correctly.Securing private money for the closing is a smart move, but ensure your terms allow for flexibility in case of unexpected repairs or delays in cash flow.

@Robin CastilloStarting an LLC before buying properties offers benefits like liability protection, tax flexibility, and professional image.

Staying informed, adaptable, and flexible is crucial for success.Good luck!