I’m just not sure how to evaluate what I need to charge for the cost of living

I see a lot of that in comments from folks who don’t live in the Bay Area or invest in this market but are trying to evaluate the market like any other tier 2 or tier 3 US city.

I have appealed this with NOSWB and they are evaluating it.2 questions:1) What is an expected water bill for a 2/2 apartment in a duplex, triplex, or fourplex?

Here are the major considerations in evaluating different markets:Your budget: are you looking to buy under $200K, $200-300K, $300-500K or higher?

Homes are still appreciating, so there is money to be made on the appreciation side, but it makes the evaluation of the deal from a cash flow perspective more perilous & critical. 

I have not seen a good answer yet because appraisers have not really adjusted to this new real estate model so there is no standard way to evaluate and not enough comps in the marketplace yet.Anyway, let me know if you find more info on the topic because I am very interested.

He wrapped the house in log siding and added a house roof over the mobile roof.We're getting it for $159,000 which is a great price just for the location.

So, in short, yes, although the underwriting and evaluation of a deal can be more complicated and longer, the benefits can absolutely pay off.

I am evaluating some investment types for a passive return and the mobile home park sector is intriguing.

I am looking at doing my first commercial real estate deal and I'm wondering if it is common to put a risk factor, based on vacancies, when evaluating the purchase price.