I actually went ahead and calculated out the difference in option A and B in terms of interest and its really only $1000 difference.

I think one of the big issues that isn't being addressed here is that the Bay Area used to be pretty homogeneous in terms of tech; this is no longer the case.  

I am happy to chat with you in terms of your investing goals and give you some direction in terms of how to get started. 

Having all of these exit options simply allows you to bend and shape the exit, both in terms of timing and strategy, to accomodate the whims and desires of the marketplace, which I think will drive investor's returns! 

I will let a financial expert address your first question, but on your 2nd question please bear in mind that condos are notorious for under appreciation in terms of equity.

I am new to real estate investing, but a big issue I see in terms of long-term profit is this:When you have bought a property and begin saving up for the next property, what do you do with the cash you are accumulating in the meantime?

In terms of liability protection, it seems that I would personally not be liable if I used this structure and the structure was sued--is that true?

@Huy N. ha yes, in terms on contractors how did you handle that?.

On the rehab/renovation side of things, I've been noticing some huge value adds in A neighborhoods in terms of 1,000 sq ft additions.

In terms of start-up capital for investment, I can borrow about $100,000-$200,000 in cash from my family business to get a good start.