Does anyone have a recent reassessment in Bay Area, given the high purchase prices, that place land at such a premium???

If you're priced out of your current market, I would definitely look into other markets where you can find great macroeconomics, positive cash flow, and amazing appreciation potential.

Price versus value.

Is there a lender that will loan just the purchase price, collateralized on one of my properties (2nd position, well under 70% LTV) so I can bid on it? 

It was incredibly lucrative...but got competitive and they couldn't buy them online anymore because the prices got too high.

Both purchase price taxes and expenses could be disputed as higher or lower though I think they are pretty reasonable.

Am I alone in finding that in today's market, wholesalers tend to be able to bring properties at the same price points as you can find by shopping at foreclosure auctions?

Median sale prices for Melrose (single family homes) in the last 3 years are as follows:2024 (year to date): $590,0002023:     -->              $535,0002022:     -->              $502,500With interest rates expected to drop several times from the end of '24 into '25, many believe that property values will continue to rise.If you are concerned about tenants not paying, I'd recommend:- Do not rush into accepting a tenant.

Cost Segregation and Tax Basis A cost segregation study dissects the purchase price or “tax basis” of a building property that would normally be depreciated over 27.5 years for residential property or 39 years for commercial property.

You may pay a bit more and make a little less, but playing the long term game is key in real estate.The types of structures could be lump sum (one price) or cost plus (meaning you pay the cost of material and labor plus a flat fee—more of an open-book model).I see some investors who want to pay for ALL the materials, which is excellent for the investor (more control of finishes & cost) and general contractor (if they are getting paid well).