I kind of love that area, and lived in warehouse in deep deep oakland for a while in my 20's.Recently made a long slow timelapse drive all the way from 4th and international to 580, and then back again.

I've been listening to all the podcasts while driving and just downloaded the UBG.pdf.

Reviving an old post here, but I'm cleaning up a 1000-address driving for dollars list and I'd like to know what to do with the "nixies" when they come.

Wondering if anyone here invests in Reno and live in the Bay. (4.5 hours drive). 

That will help drive what area of real estate investing makes sense for you.

Have you thought about areas outside of Seattle, but still within 2 hours drive?

On one hand they are going to owner occupied, but on the other hand will it drive value down?

welcome @Felix Sharpethis is the best address going for investors read,ask lots of questions,drive your farm area good luck

Chasing an old house to remodel is driving down a street with blinders on.

I had to fill out a personal financial statement, provide 2 years worth of tax returns, and they did what they called a drive by appraisal on my home, Process took about 2 weeks from start to close.