It does make me ask, why does SF have such a volatile profile, while many other cities plod along for decades with growth near the point of inflation?

This is for long term "early retirement" in 15 years investing.1) location (neighborhood, elementary school)2) price3) appreciation potential- I want the rent to appreciate higher than inflation to preserve4) size- I appeal to families.

•Commercial markets sales volumes grew double digits percentage wise •Normal seasonality in housing sales sees a decline from July to August and from August to September, but just the opposite happened as sales volumes trended up in the fall •Demographics make the U.S. different from most developed countries, as the U.S. is growing in population rather than shrinking •Demand for housing continues to outstrip supply as the U.S. added more than 2.6 new jobs per new dwelling unit built in 2014 versus the normal 1.25 to 1.5 new jobs per new dwelling •Residential and commercial rents will continue to escalate Challenges in 2015 include: •Rising interest rates •Escalating construction costs •New residential closing disclosures and documents •An income-challenged Federal Government •Ongoing and growing regulatory requirements impacting real estate •Stalemate in Washington, DC Opportunities in 2015 •Rising new and existing home sales – ditto prices •Robust investor demand for commercial properties •Continued rising residential and commercial rents •Highly affordable energy costsThis is FREE to members.

There are also ways to invest in what you want to do but on a smaller scale.For example, if you want to own high rise apartments you can start with a 6-plex.

However, from what I understand, economic stability in US and in Europe were supposed to create a rise in interest rates, however things haven't turned out to be quite as stable as expected.

But I would advise all against feeling they need to hurry to not miss getting into a rapidly rising market.  

. - PlatoKites rise highest against the wind - not with it. - Sir Winston ChurchillThe only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.Positive or negative energy is exchanged like fair trade, the more you give, the more you receive. 

Just my 3 cents adjusted for inflation.

Inflated ARVs is the norm

I think as Seattle evolves as a tech hub, the entire I-5 corridor is going to see a rise.