If she is working 2 jobs, where's her money going - sounds awful and some of you will slam me for it but I bet she's got a nice car and a better tv than you do.

Here in certain areas of the Bay Area, I don't really consider it speculation to bet on appreciation in the long term, though you might have to hold through possible recessions to benefit from it.

But it is not something I would bet on.

Your best bet is to spend an afternoon down at the county records office with a list of the properties that you are interested in.

I think it's not a good idea to hold because it's betting on appreciation which is like betting on the stock market.

Looking at about $5K to have him on my team and it would be worth it if they said yes, and he would have a lot of influence on that decision I bet.

Your best bet would be to connect with landlords in regions you're interested in and put together a takeoff of big ticket items.

Or if anyone found a different platform in the 4 years that this post was created.

Louis, it's 4 unit multi is your best bet.

I am working on a real estate crowdfunding platform, and currently finishing up my MBA in real estate at CU-Boulder.I look forward to connect with members both locally and nationwide.