**Legality Varies**: The legality and accepted use of BOVs/BPOs can vary by state, with some states restricting or prohibiting their use[2][4].In summary, broker opinions of value can be a cost-effective and timely way to get a rough estimate of a commercial property's worth, but they have limitations in terms of accuracy and acceptability compared to a professional appraisal.

That might be something to consider as well if you're set on the Bay Area. 

I’m a 25 y/o Dentist in Canada, thinking of specialising in the US (2 year program) and live in the US afterwards.Any fellow Canadians here that can give me a general idea with tax/setting up corp and all for US RE journey?

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!

The paperwork you need should be available online and cost to set up is minimal or free.

it depends I will say multifamily inventory is a bit limited but that does not make it impossible.There’s two ways buying multi family in charlotte tends to go.1.

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And remember, the journey through the market, with all its ups and downs, is part of a bigger adventure – living the life you've always dreamed of.Keep that in mind as you set out on your own real estate journey.

Stanley Congrats on getting started and you have a good chunk to work with and that should set you up with reserves too to get that first property.

Once that is set in place its really up to you where you take it.