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Self managing a property remotely
Managing Your Property
San Francisco, California
Self managing a property remotely

Hey everyone! I am new here and looking to buy out of state and wanted to see if anyone had any advice as to how to manage your property independently, even out of state. I know it’s typically unconventional but I am not looking to build a huge portfolio, but keep a low overhead on what I do end ...

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Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Francisco, California
Women and Wealth Lounge | Smart Women Finish Wealthy Webinar
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Starting a Bay Area property management company. What should I get right?
General Landlording & Rental Properties
San Francisco, California
Starting a Bay Area property management company. What should I get right?

Hey everyone, I'm a local owner starting a property management company and I'd love some input. As an owner, my biggest frustration was surprise bills. My property managers would go with whatever vendor was easiest, not the most cost-effective, and I'd find out at the end of the month with a big ...

HOA reserve study, any advice?
San Francisco Real Estate Forum
San Francisco, California
HOA reserve study, any advice?

Our condo HOA has been about $300/month for the past few years, and they’re now proposing an increase to $750/month. We have very few amenities, so I suggested getting a professional reserve study to better understand what’s driving such a large increase. Has anyone dealt with something similar? ...

New Investor in SF Bay Area, CA hoping to flip and gain lost capital
New Member Introductions
San Francisco, California
New Investor in SF Bay Area, CA hoping to flip and gain lost capital

Hi folks, I'm newish to investing. I tried my hand at a BRRRR in Concord, CA but am getting raked over the coals on the property and am selling at a significant loss. I'm hoping to flip some properties either in CA or out of state to build back my lost capital. I tried looking at Cleveland, OH (e...

Cost segregation for W2 non-Real Estate Professional? I think it does, am I wrong?
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
San Francisco, California
Cost segregation for W2 non-Real Estate Professional? I think it does, am I wrong?

Non-REP Interests, dividends, capital gains, and rental income (W2 is TBD. "Semi-retired" and may or may not rejoin the workforce.) Just had a cost-segregation study completed. Because we are non-REP, we can't leverage the bonus deprecation against our active income streams. Correct me if I'm wro...

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Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Francisco, California
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Property management software: focus on rent collection and accounting
General Real Estate Investing
San Francisco, California
Property management software: focus on rent collection and accounting

Is there a simpler software solution to securely collect rent? Do not need too many features that I don't need and complicates stuff. I have access to Realtor forms, marketing, etc. So just need a software to send rent invoices, collect rent, and record them securely. Any suggestions would be app...

The Rental Market Is Changing. How Are You Preparing?
Managing Your Property
San Francisco, California
The Rental Market Is Changing. How Are You Preparing?

For the homeowner investors and self-managing landlords here — how are you preparing for the next phase of the rental market? Between changing tenant protections, operating costs, insurance, taxes, and the possibility of additional rental regulations down the road, it feels like owning and managi...

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Real Estate Events & Meetups
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Women and Wealth Lounge I Smart Women Finish Wealthy

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CA Sale: Issuing Notice to Perform (NBP) when carrying hard money
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
San Francisco, California
CA Sale: Issuing Notice to Perform (NBP) when carrying hard money

Hey BP community, Selling a NorCal (failed) flip with Close of Escrow scheduled for, Sept 15. Hard money carrying costs are ~$162/day. The buyer signed Form CR (all contingencies removed) and signed final loan docs early, but the lender refuses to fund prior to Sept 15. The lender had initially v...

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San Francisco, California
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Looking at short term rentals outside Yosemite. Anyone familiar?
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions
San Francisco, California
Looking at short term rentals outside Yosemite. Anyone familiar?

Hello All, I've been thinking about investing in a short term rental. Some place that I can reasonably visit myself if need be on a weekend. I live in the Bay Area and have been focusing on regions outside Yosemite national park to do my research. Mariposa and Oakhurst areas specifically seem lik...

Are You Finding Enough Deals in Today’s Market?
Wholesaling
San Francisco, California
Are You Finding Enough Deals in Today’s Market?

Hey everyone! I’m a Bay Area CA agent working closely with investors and I’ve been getting consistent exposure to off-market opportunities through direct-to-owner relationships. I’m looking to connect with active flippers and buy-and-hold investors to better understand your buy box and what you’r...

Is it worthwhile to create a one-stop shop for analyzing neighborhoods?
Market Trends & Data
San Francisco, California
Is it worthwhile to create a one-stop shop for analyzing neighborhoods?

I recently purchased a house, and as a data enthusiast, I'm thrilled about the possibilities! I used to be frustrated by the hassle of juggling multiple platforms for crime stats, rent data, taxes, insurance, liquidity, and other key metrics. Now that I have more free time, I’m considering whethe...

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Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Francisco, California
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Seller Financing in Bay Area
General Real Estate Investing
San Francisco, California
Seller Financing in Bay Area

Anyone successfully using seller financing in California this year?

What separates a brokerage that develops agents from one that simply recruits them?
Real Estate Agent
San Francisco, California
What separates a brokerage that develops agents from one that simply recruits them?

Experienced agents, team leaders, and broker/owners: I'd love your perspective. I recently passed my California real estate salesperson exam and am evaluating brokerages as I begin my career. I'm intentionally looking beyond commission splits and onboarding. I'm trying to evaluate the things that...

Looking to buy condo in SF,CA
Real Estate News & Current Events
San Francisco, California
Looking to buy condo in SF,CA

Currently looking for creative ways to aquire a condo in SF (non BMR). Within the next month I will be debt free with about 40-50k cash on hand. Any suggestions? Seller financing?

How much of your business is driven by technology today versus five years ago?
Real Estate Technology
San Francisco, California
How much of your business is driven by technology today versus five years ago?

It feels like technology is quietly reshaping almost every part of owning rental property—from AI-powered pricing and leasing to maintenance automation, resident communication, and predictive analytics. Some investors are embracing these tools, while others still prefer a more hands-on approach. ...

Recommendations needed: RE attorney + CPA in SF Bay Area (flips, BRRRR, rentals)
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
San Francisco, California
Recommendations needed: RE attorney + CPA in SF Bay Area (flips, BRRRR, rentals)

Looking for recommendations in the SF Bay Area: a real estate attorney and a CPA who both have solid real estate investing experience. For the attorney: experience with multi-member LLC structures, partnership operating agreements, and fix-and-flip specific terms. Starting a flip partnership with...

Creative financing for an investment property
Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
San Francisco, California
Creative financing for an investment property

Im looking to buy a 10 acre property with a newer manufactured home on it. Im planning on adding ADUs and renting them out. The homes value is estimated 400-450k. I have been employed for a year and make around 100k a year from my job. I also have a rental property that generates 2600 a month (gr...

An opportunity to flip a friend's house? Which options do I have?
Rehabbing & House Flipping
San Francisco, California
An opportunity to flip a friend's house? Which options do I have?

If you had a close friend who had an option to receive a single-family home in a good neighborhood in the Bay Area mortgage-free as a gift from her parents, but didn't want to deal with project management of contractors, etc. to rehab it after years of deferred maintenance (possibly pipes, kitche...

Real estate investor and founder building tools for investors!
New Member Introductions
San Francisco, California
Real estate investor and founder building tools for investors!

Hi all - I am an early real estate investor with one long-term rental property in New York and one short-term rental in California. Looking to add a third to my portfolio this year. Happy to join this hub of fellow investors! Additionally, I am a founder of a Saas startup built for real estate in...

When market data closes a deal neither side could close alone
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
San Francisco, California
When market data closes a deal neither side could close alone

Recent duplex in Pleasant Hill CA 94523. Listed at $1,079,000, two price cuts, still sitting. Both sides stuck. I ran the market and deal analysis. Here's what the data showed: This ZIP 94523 is a stable landlord's market: 4.3% local vacancy against a national average of 7.2%, median gross rent $...