It's one thing to compromise by being a few blocks further from your favorite coffee shop, it's another to not feel safe in your home.I would use a list service or the public property records to target 3- and 4-unit properties in neighborhoods you like.

Long distance for cashflow is my vote but if you want to gamble on appreciation locally (in the face of declining tourism) that is up to you 😁If you net worth is under 500k... stick to 1-4 unit for now and get some experience first.

House hacking is one of my favorite ways to get started in real estate investing.

Looking forward to hearing from you.MT I am not a huge fan of it unless you have a trusted team set up.See more here:Why the BRRRR Method is a Risky Gamble for Out of State Investing

My absolute favorite syndicator allows you to make an investment and participate in a 1031 exchange into their next deal.Best of luck to you!

My favorite part was how speculation of San Francisco’s demise began back in 1874 (post gold rush.) 

It's a modern day equivalent of the wild west...oil, whiskey, gambling, rattle snakes, prostitutes.

The BRRRR strategy is becoming my one of favorite strategies to begin with and I wanted to know if that strategy can be using with the VA loan?

Hi guys,  if you haven't seen some of my other posts already I'm very big on encouraging others who are new to real estate investing.  With that in mind, share that one thing that you always like to give newbies.
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To me, passive cash flow is one of my favorite elements when investing as a limited partner.