Cash flowing is possible in East Oakland but as a whole rents are high, property conditions are less than high dollar surrounding area and the towns in East Oakland do not have the large draws that those in West Oakland and Lake Merrit have (Hecka good Food, theaters, shopping centers with more than a KFC, Mattress store, LIQ and Cash for Titles--This is shifting, though!). 

**Paradigm shift**Look through the eye of a commercial broker.

Maybe it will create a mindset shift.

Is this a shift away from having 3 to six months pay stashed away? 

If you don't want to go the grad school route can you pick up extra shifts to bring in more income?

This is an excellent platform for networking and building business- shift your motive. 

Small but important mindset shift.

Transitioning from cash flow to appreciation as your primary investment strategy is indeed a significant shift, and it comes with its own set of considerations:Investment Horizon: One of the most significant differences is the investment horizon.

Although being within walking distance is nice, if they work the night shift or are on call they will likely not want to walk especially in large cities.

I'm sure we'll see more shifting after Aug 1.Major players in the STR property management sphere have begun shutting their doors or shifting their business model away from STRs.