It’s close to the bay and the inspection I had done did not note that any previous flood damage was seen that’s why I am an weary of the neighbors anecdotal stories.

:)I'm located in the bay area and have done two real estate purchases before, including my own home.

Hi BP community,I own a rental (recently was a primary) in the Bay Area and couple of duplexes in the California Central Valley, and properties in Indiana.

Also, in order to get those amazing shots I really need to get some gigs for the marketing materials.Having done work as an architectural and real estate photographer professionally (I spoke of it and posted photos here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/643/topics/617726-tampa-bay-real-estate-photography) and having a 9-5 as an architect, it will be very difficult to build a portfolio.

Hi All,I'm still debating investing in my home market of the Bay Area, CA, or doing a STR in Maui. 

I've learned a couple important things about LA Real Estate (I live in SF Bay Area.) 1) The vacancy rate is insanely low.

Most likely it will be a bay window, double window, or maybe a small bathroom window that is easily identifiable.

Bay Area folks(yes.

You are moving into the largest and most competitive marketplace in the northeast outside of NYC, and even within that the super competitive Back Bay section.

I live in the Bay Area, California.