Michael Sells The Bay

Investing in your own home is a matter of lifestyle, location and convenience. You will consider long term gains, tax incentives and more emotional reasons as well... but rarely is the concept of cash flow considered. In many areas of California this concept seems rather foreign unless you bought back in the 30's! Prices are usually just too high to realize more than a close to break even. Until now. For years now I have been steering clients and investors to excellent small rental properties (Four or less units) that when purchased at the right time of year can be acquired at a price that allows them to turn a profit from day one. Even if you choose to live in one of the units. And some of them are seeing incredible returns! Here in the San Francisco Bay area it is more difficult to realize even a modest break-even, but I have seen homes with one or two additional units on the property as recently as two months ago that could have provided owners with break-even or even slightly positive Cash Flow. When looking for your next family residence, at least consider the second-home on the property concept for building equity faster and some day providing you with positive cash flow. And if you are interested in something today, call me and let me share with you some great opportunities. All the best, Michael Thomas, Realtor, E-Pro