Find a good intermediary and don't go with one of the massive countrywide companies.

Going from SF to a $1M apartment is a massive jump.

Short Sales could get a massive discount but you couldn't assign the contracts.

We are seeing massive supply constraint at a time when the millennial generation has made a move into the housing market at scale. 

If your goal is to be massively successful in real estate, which it seems like it is, consider burning the life raft (unless that provides ‘free’ money via matching...)Best of luck!

I sincerely believe that a solid foundational education immediately followed with massive action is the path to successfully meeting goals.

This is the Book Club list for my real estate team this year:JAN - The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents: It's Your Time to Rise and Shine by Hal ElrodFEB - 7L: The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals by Michael MaherMAR - The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller & Jay PapasanAPR - The Slight Edge (Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness) by Jeff OlsonMAY - Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Hello Madeline,With your sister planning on living there you could potentially buy the house as a primary residence with her and avoid the massive down payment that comes with buying the property as an "investment property".

Warren Buffet once said “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”

He really gives some solid advice as to new development and the potential it has for massive success.