Apart from that they are beautiful classics but need a lot of ongoing TLC.

Classic case of that is   Oakland CA and Piedmont CA values about double when you have Piedmont schools.

You made the classic mistake of putting ample time into the degree, but not putting enough time into figuring out your career path.

You can often reface exiting cabinets instead of replacing.If you are using any white paint, consider Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White, it’s a classic shade that you can use repeatedly in other rooms & properties.  

I like the matching appliance epoxy for scratches and dents, then classic oven cleaner inside (my tenants somehow break/ruin self cleaning...

Lots of old, classic housing stock that you can add value to in the Hilltop and Lincoln International District neighborhoods. 

I have also rented parking to exotic and classic cars guys long term.

This is classic hard sell nonsense.

Use ETFs, real estate, classic cars or whatever floats your boat.

Hi All,This is a classic case of the real estate theory of relativity - everything is relative depending upon where you come from and where you are looking.