Rental Property Investor · West Des Moines, IA · Member since 2018 · 447 posts · 64 votes
Hello,
I need to immediately relocate to San Francisco and its is not making any sense to buy a SFH in the Socal in places like Pleasanton, Fremont, etc so I was thinking I should house hack a multifamily. What according to the experienced members here would be a better strategy to begin house hacking a MF. I was considering Oakland (both East and West and even Richmond) closer to the BART station so that it can help me commute to work daily. I am also considering Northern california San Rafel, Santa Rosa etc but not sure about the commute to work in SF. Really appreciate if someone can give some expert guidance here.
Hi Peter. West and East Oakland can be very sketchy. Lived in the East Bay my whole life.I cant speak on investment side of things but in terms of places that you can drive or take Bart (public train) to that are solid , I would look at Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Orinda, Rockridge, Montclair, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Mill Valley, Walnut Creek
Santa Rosa is too far imo. But I bet good value if you dont mind the commute.
I need to immediately relocate to San Francisco and its is not making any sense to buy a SFH in the Socal in places like Pleasanton, Fremont, etc so I was thinking I should house hack a multifamily. What according to the experienced members here would be a better strategy to begin house hacking a MF. I was considering Oakland (both East and West and even Richmond) closer to the BART station so that it can help me commute to work daily. I am also considering Northern california San Rafel, Santa Rosa etc but not sure about the commute to work in SF. Really appreciate if someone can give some expert guidance here.
Thanks
Hey Peter,
I work in these areas and would be happy to connect with you and discuss you options. Santa Rosa and Folsom would be far commutes. I would definitely recommend the locations with easy access to Bart. Sent you a message.