Your engineering and project management background must be a huge asset in analyzing deals and market trends — perfect for the dynamic Bay Area market.

That would mean the extra 5k would technically come out of my pocket, right? 

Currently living in this till the summer of 2025.

That sounds pretty normal for the area.

Then partner up with these people.

@Deborah Wodell: for me it really comes down to deal flow and returns.  

Quote from @Collin Hays: I love micro-managers who step over dollars to pick up dimes!

When investing in real estate, having multiple exit strategies is key.For a single investment property, make sure the numbers work for both scenarios: 1️) If you decide to sell the home, the deal should produce a solid return. 2️) If you need to rent it out, the rental income should cover expenses and provide a profit.Flexibility is what saves you when things don’t turn out as planned.

I have read information that states newer homes tend to appreciate faster after they first come onto the market.  

I hope to turn the self-managed properties over to a PM at some point in the first quarter of 2025.