That’s a great example of how “by-right” on paper doesn’t translate cleanly into a buildable or financeable outcome.I see the layout issue you’re describing come up a lot on constrained infill sites—especially when max unit counts drive land value before basic test fits or parking realities are fully thought through.

Once money goes hard or expectations are set, flexibility drops quickly.In my experience, aligning contract structure with entitlement reality early tends to preserve optionality and makes later decisions much easier, whether the outcome is moving forward, renegotiating, or walking away.Curious how others here are thinking about contract timing and risk allocation on smaller land or infill deals.

A $600k buy + $100k rehab can happen in parts of the Bay Area, but in the core counties it’s going to be tight for a true BRRRR that pencils on rents.A couple reality checks that might help:Pricing reality by area: Median prices in the Bay Area are still very high (for example, CAR has Alameda County around $1.25M and Contra Costa around $869k in late 2025 reporting).

Going to go with, https://s8acquisition.com/ is a scam.1) Their website has zero information, it's just marketing crap.2) None of the pics show 1-4 family houses that they are trying to sell you.3) The pics are all glamor shots, not the reality of Section 8 housing.4) The principals under their "About" page are trying to project wealth & success - which is all markeing, NOT reality!

I understand the concept, and have some resources to help me, but I don't know how to find a wholesaleable house in reality.

And yes — the asset can still be used personally by you or your family if you ever choose.The misconception is that buying a property and listing it is “easy.”The reality is that it’s no way to truly maximize profit or generate repeat business.When structured correctly, STR assets can offer:• Higher cash flow than traditional long-term rentals• Flexible exit strategies (sell, refinance, or convert to LTR/MTR)• Accelerated equity growth• Strong tax advantages through depreciation• Demand driven by tourism, business travel, healthcare, and eventsBut the real money is made before you buy: Market and regulation analysis Zoning and municipality compliance Demand drivers, seasonality, and ADR Acquisition pricing and rehab budgeting Operational systems and managementSTR success isn’t luck — it’s strategy, underwriting, and execution.Real estate rewards the educated operator, not the hopeful investor. 

The secondary or in some cases the primary part was to avoid maintenance calls in effect causing higher cost and thereby the BRRRB was not a success in reality, although on paper it appears it was.Great point!!!

So many newbies think they can rehab remotely to flip or rent and are clueless about reality. 

Our long-term goal is to pursue the BRRRR strategy thoughtfully and responsibly, with an emphasis on understanding the numbers, the process, and the realities of operating in the real world. 

Assuming homebuyer demand based on yesterday's family formation is an outdated mindset in a new reality.