Some under valued markets like Dallas will see a unprecedented sustainable 7-9% appreciation while an over valued market like the Bay Area / OC / LA will see either 1-2% appreciation, or possibly negative numbers in the years ahead while other RE markets will not see appreciate at all.What are your thoughts? 

Appraisal for a SFH in the Bay Area is about $400-$1k, depending on size and scope of work.

It's always tough in the Bay Area, but when it does slow down, it's usually in the winter months.

I have a beautiful home overlooking Kaneohe bay on the windward side of Oahu.  

I live in the Bay Area now, but I was raised in Encino and just spent the holidays there back at my folks' place.

I've been investing in the East Bay.

And don't want to live next to their tenants.. 4) Price points - can still be challenging in the Bay Area at least.

Also, what is the typical amount in the SF Bay Area when dealing with motivated sellers / distressed properties? 

I'm new to investing, but am aiming to educate myself through this great resource.I currently live in the Bay Area (northern CA) and plan to relocate to southern CA within a year or so.  

With out Fractionlziing Deeds of Trust in CA  it is almost impossible with the price points at 1 to 3 million in the BAy area to do any kind of HML ing.BestJLH