MF around San Jose, CA?

[Ksheerasagar Akella]

Hello,

First time posting here on BP. I am planning to move to San Jose, CA soon for work, and was considering setting roots here since I might stay a few years. I do not own any homes yet but want to buy a MF home where I can live in one unit.

Doing a search on Trulia, Zillow, MLS, Realtor is not giving me much, so am wondering whether I am barking up the wrong tree for this market.

I would love to hear from experienced investors in these areas what would be the best strategy for this area. The rents seem atrocious, and I read from other forum posts that they are exploding all over, so am not sure what direction to take at this point.

Thanks!

Sagar.