*Newbie* Is wholesaling possible in San Francisco/ NorCal?

*Newbie* Is wholesaling possible in San Francisco/ NorCal?

Oakland, CA · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes

Hello there, 

I'm new to the forums and new to real estate wholesaling and I'd like to learn more! I'm curious to know if there are any wholesalers who have been able to wholesale in the SF Bay Area recently with the real estate market booming and so high priced. Also, does anyone do this out of their residential region? Out of state? Any suggestions for places to get started meeting other local wholesalers?

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Chris MasonPro Member
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Lender · CA · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 10k+ votes
9y

Hi @Brendan McEwan,

Wholesaling really isn't a thing for folks just getting started, as a viable source of sustained income, in the core Bay Area markets. 

We simply have too many REI that are actually qualified to purchase the homes, that can actually close on those purchases. And the homes are too valuable. This isn't Nebraska.

Feel free to prove me wrong, and I will be the first to tip my hat to you if you do. :)

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  • Chris MasonPro Member
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    Lender · CA · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    9y

    Hi @Brendan McEwan,

    Wholesaling really isn't a thing for folks just getting started, as a viable source of sustained income, in the core Bay Area markets. 

    We simply have too many REI that are actually qualified to purchase the homes, that can actually close on those purchases. And the homes are too valuable. This isn't Nebraska.

    Feel free to prove me wrong, and I will be the first to tip my hat to you if you do. :)

  • Oakland, CA · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @Chris Mason:

    Hi @Brendan McEwan,

    We simply have too many REI that are actually qualified to purchase the homes, that can actually close on those purchases. And the homes are too valuable. This isn't Nebraska.

    Feel free to prove me wrong, and I will be the first to tip my hat to you if you do. :)

     I figured as much honestly. I had hoped that someone would post here proving my thoughts wrong, but, I really didn't think it was possible to do here with the Bay Area housing market. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    9y

    Not really... The guys I know in Cali are spending 6 figures a year on marketing. 

  • San Francisco, CA · Member since 2013 · 22 posts · 8 votes
    9y

    It's possible to wholesale in the SF Bay Area. Yes, the Bay Area is very competitive.  I do come across a lot of developers and investors who also wholesale.  There are wholesalers that deal with commercial properties too. One investor I know just net $300k in a commercial deal. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 16 votes
    9y

    I know people who are wholesaling in the bay, it can be done.

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