I operate by putting everything in google calendar, and google contacts.

You just need to learn how to operate in your unique REI environment ... the strategies that the Mid-West and Deep South folks employ and preach on BP, just won't work in your market.

You could look at targeting tear downs, small homes on larger lots, or operate more on the fringe of the city. 

In that case I'd suggest staying in your Operating Agreement guidelines and not pissing off your other members with hotel bills and dinners.

True some of the big tech companies may be diversifying satellite operations into those markets, but I don't really see them closing down their bay area shops to move everything there ... any other ones where prices haven't run yet?

I define cash flow as the amount of cash I receive from a property each month, net of all operating expenses, interest and amortization.  

We all have businesses to run, and that's just the way some people operate their business. 

I also recommend getting in touch with some turn key operators. 

Unit # 1       1,018.00/12,216Unit # 2       1,018/ 12,216Unit # 3       1,018/12,216Unit # 4      1,018.00/12,216Total Rent Income 3,054.00/48,864.00        Expenses Repairs 1,345.00Electricity 4,025.00 Insurance 310.00Taxes 3,050.00 Water and Sewer   3,590.00Total Expenses     12,320.00Net Operating Income 36,544.00Building #2 $350K (lol!)

Make the rules in advance, enforce them consistently and fairly, and remember that the tenant's job is to manage your investment, not act like a defiant child.Your initial objective is to make it clear to tenants that you are running your operation as a business, there is a new sheriff in town, what was in the past was between tenant and former owner.Existing tenants should be given an opportunity to reapply or given plenty of notice that you are terminating but must okay established monthly rent, on time, until that date to vacate.