I’ve been reading all the BiggerPockets recommended books, listening to the podcasts, and I’m even studying to get my California real estate license so that I can get my foot in the door and get a feel of the market out here in San Jose.

Here’s an article that partially explains risk overlays in a cynical but humorous way.

Welcome to the board Scott.How's the market in San Fran doing these days?

Hello, I am 21 years old and out of san antonio, TX.

All, I put my rental property for Rent, in San Diego.

Whatever happened to Armando in San Antonio?

This is actually a very real scenario in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties right now.Build a relationship with a Realtor who understands what you're trying to accomplish.

Hi all,I'm new to the forum and would really appreciate some advice on my current situation.I'm an engineer in the Pasadena, CA area with a great (non-RE) career which is pretty safe, but just covers my family's expenses - including our townhome.My father recently passed away and I obtained a luxury home in Gualala, CA (little equity, huge payment), a lot leased to roofers in Torrance, CA, which I'm kicking out because of non-payment (~500K equity, low payment), and several pieces of San Bernadino desert property (mostly paid off).I have the Gualala house up for sale and will hopefully get a little over what's left on the mortgage, if not, I plan on leasing it in 6 months.I have one desert property in a developed area up for sale.

lol thank you nick. another quick question. once I get started and start going to my real estate club in san antonio, should I tell them i'm new to investing and just starting out, or no?

I am not questioning for a moment that it works for you, but that philosophy does not work for the guy sitting in Manhattan or San Francisco.If you research my properties, you will be hard pressed to find very many of my competitors who can touch our projects in price point and quality.