It might not feel like a jobs boom to many, but damn! Does it get much better than this!?Check out the historical unemployment charts for the United States, California, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.. Some i...

It might not feel like a jobs boom to many, but damn! Does it get much better than this!?Check out the historical unemployment charts for the United States, California, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.. Some i...

I am planning to move to Dallas. TX. I am looking at a few places like Frisco, Little Elm. Celina, Prosper etc.Which suburb holds the most potential for faster growth (in 5 to 10 years)?

Hi everyone!My name is Kevin and I am on my way to secure my first deal.I like to think I started my real-estate journey a few years ago. I was out of college (just earned my degree in Culinary Arts) and was constantl...

I rent a duplex to two groups of two tenants, so you`d think among the 4 of them, somebody could be home for a new AC unit to be installed.When they first notified me of the problem, I asked them to check the breaker,...

Just watched this fascinating and well-done story by CNBC on "What’s Driving California’s Mass Exodus?"
Now, I live and invest in California, so I'm definitely not a California hater.  However, I'm also no California...

Hi BP,
I'm new to the real estate scene and recently purchased a duplex! I found my realtor through BP and he has guided me through the purchase process and it has been great so far.
With purchasing the property, I ...

First, I think the bay area is coolest city to live in, bar none.Except for one thing that is a constant topic of conversation, the cost.I don't want to over simplify the issue, but if you have a housing shortage, cau...

So how much longer can this boom continue around here?  I live in Palo Alto, where I have my main residence.  I own rental properties in San Mateo, Foster City and East Palo Alto.  The one in East Palo Alto I only pur...

Hey Folks,Curious as to what indicators savvy investors use to determine the market cycle phase? I'm using the framework described in David Lindahl's book 'Emerging Real Estate Markets': Buyer's Market Phase 1, Phase ...