Look around those who surround you and get inspiration from those who have achieved what you desire.

Hi @Wilhelm Nothnagel As someone who lives in SF, is an out of state RE investor, and has two kids in SFUSD public schools, here are a couple of thoughts from my perspective:1) If you choose to live in SF, you can find a good public school, especially an elementary school, if you don't just look for the "top-rated" schools but get out, go on school tours, and talk to parents who send their children to those schools.

Hello everyone, Simple question, tons of inspiration, maybe even be eye openers for some.

very inspirational...Michael Rae 

So a interest tenant is deterred but it helps weed out problem children.

You're story is an inspiration and appreciate the insight.

I was inspired by reading a long thread from @Sam Alpha where he was trying to buy from owner prior to foreclosure.This is a nice home in a great school district near where I live.

My goal is to slowly accrue a few properties, which I can eventually hand over to my children.

Even tho he doesnt no it he inspired me to be the wholesaler I am today, and I'm sure he would love to help you.

Follow some home decorator blogs(I personally like Jones Design Company, The Inspired Room, Decor8 just to name a few) those have the most information and you are getting in touch with what the market wants.Here is my REI board on pinterest.https://www.pinterest.com/nikkib123/rei-rehab-idea...Popular neutral paint colors are "Graiges" they are gray based colors.