On the other hand, West Oakland - aka "Brooklyn by the Bay" - is blowing up - a lot of the artists have been pushed out, the hipsters have been well settled, and the yuppies are making their migration.

I have a 4 BR in Back bay/Kenmore square, 3 BR in the south end, 2 BR in the Fenway and a 5BR in Allston.  

I have attempted to do this, but the duplexs in The Bay Area is upwards of 750k...not to feasible.

Hi, my name is Josh Violette and i'm just starting my journey in REI.  I met someone at work who is a landlord and she has been helping me learn about the business.   I found BP online and have learned so much.   I lo...

My name is Mark and I currently live in the Tamp Bay area.

Here's why I'm thinking of forgoing property insurance:1) In the past 20yrs of owning all 3 units, I've had the following claims:       1 floor damage due to dishwasher leak, 1 garage roof damage due large tree branches falling down, 1 burst pipe due to the extreme cold, 1 act of vandalism that ruined a bay window. 

I have a quad in South St Louis with a detached 4-bay garage. 

I have been investing in real estate since late 90's, primary in VA (NOVA, DC area) and CA (SF bay area). 

There is definitely Chinese money flowing into the San Francisco Bay Area.  

Because I am in the San Francisco Bay Area I have had the benefit of the appreciation gains.