Then I found someone to owner finance at 8.5% on a $330k property in the Bay Area.  

I'm located in the SF Bay Area in San Jose, so if there's anyone I can buy a coffee in exchange for some of your time, I'd be more than happy to connect.Lastly, I don't think I'll be ready to start seriously looking for a first investment for a few months, so the question is, when is the right time to start talking to people like real estate agents, brokers, lenders etc.?

I currently live in the East Bay and am trying to understand the feasibility of an owner-move in.

San Francisco bay area,I'm looking to connect with active wholesalers/ RE investors locally in the bay area, non local would be great also as we can do virtual.

Quote from @Khail Towers: Just bought my first rental property (1 bedroom condo) in the Walnut Creek, California area (SF Bay Area).I've decided I'd like to rent the condo as a medium term rental (MTR) to travel nurses, corporate housing, etc, but I have no idea how this works.Do I just go to hospitals and let them know I have a condo for rent? 

Tampa for a solid STR strategy and appreciationTampa Bay is Zillow’s hottest housing market for 2022

Anyone out there invest in STR in California around the Bay Area and have success?

Hi there,I am Abhi and I am based out of the San Francisco Bay Area.I am new to the community and I am looking forward to connecting with and learning from folks in this community. 

In bay area, if you can buy anything most likely appreciation and time will do its magic over years (i.e. 7.2% average appreciation over last 25 years). 

The company HQ is in the SF Bay Area, this potential project is up near Lake Tahoe.