So I'd say if you know what you're doing, and can accurately estimate any repair costs, waiving the inspection contingency will increase the likelihood of a successful bid.

I believe even though the prices are high, there is opportunity to be had.Anyone in the SF Bay Area/East Bay successfully house hacking or BRRRRing here?

You may have to just go into real estate on your own and then once they see your success they may be more motivated to participate. 

I know Adrain is out there doing his wholesale thing and seems to be successful, but he is the only presence I’m really feeling.

If the PM is a successful one, I'm not convinced s/he would have the time to do that job as well as sell my place.

I have successfully bought a 4-Unit from one of my direct mail campaigns, but I still don't quite know what I am doing and would like to develop a more structured system and understanding on the steps I should be taking when taking calls.

Put the work in and you will meet the people you will need to be successful. 1.

Then they only need 7 days for an appraisal and final approval of the loan applied to the selected property.Some other approaches that we have had success with is Driving for Dollars, seeking out as-is properties, and properties that have been on the market for 30 days or more.

Sure, you can do well without one, but research shows you a MUCH more likely to be successful with one.

You want to build your investments on a stable foundation, you can not do that with bad debt pulling you down.Additionally to be a successful investor you must be financially highly structured.