San Francisco Investment Analysis

Investment Properties in San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most in-demand real estate markets in the nation and is considered a leading Real Estate Superstar City. Over the past several years, San Francisco properties have maintained their value better than the rest of the nation.

Traditionally, San Francisco has held one of the highest buy-vs-rent ratio making it a rental market. However, purchasing an investment property in San Francisco will require a substantial down payment in order to be immediately cash flow positive.

Buying a buy-and-hold in this city is one of the best real estate investments because there are so many things to do in San Francisco and in each of its neighborhoods - making it an optimal city for Airbnb and traditional real estate investing. The market analysis shows that an Airbnb investment property in San Francisco can sometimes provide higher returns than traditional real estate investing, which is greatly due to San Francisco tourism.

San Francisco Investment Performance

PROPERTY SALE PRICE

$1,774,528

Median

1,554

Avg/Sq.ft.

CASH ON CASH RETURN

1.74%

Traditional

0.89%

Airbnb

RENTAL INCOME

$5,224

Traditional

$2,797

Airbnb

RENTAL INCOME

$5,224

Traditional

$2,797

Airbnb

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES

41

Investment

1,011

Airbnb

3,549

Traditional

53%

Airbnb occ. rate

San Francisco Rent Prices

RENTAL STRATEGY	1 ROOM	2 ROOMS	3 ROOMS	4 ROOMS
Airbnb	$2,347	$3,221	$4,556	$4,559
Traditional	$3,073	$4,001	$5,038	$5,405

Airbnb

1 ROOM	$2,347
2 ROOMS	$3,221
3 ROOMS	$4,556
4 ROOMS	$4,559

Traditional

1 ROOM	$3,073
2 ROOMS	$4,001
3 ROOMS	$5,038
4 ROOMS	$5,405

Top San Francisco Active Investment Properties

$798,888

131 Raymond AVE

Little Hollywood

4 beds

2 baths

1,438 sq.ft.

CASH ON CASH

Trad. 4.18%

Airbnb 7.77%

CAP RATE

Trad. 6.58%

Airbnb 10.40%

$840,000

112 Russ Street

South of Market

2 beds

2 baths

814 sq.ft.

CASH ON CASH

Trad. 4.67%

Airbnb 4.99%

CAP RATE

Trad. 7.08%

Airbnb 7.43%

$1,088,000

235 Flournoy Street

Ingleside Heights

4 beds

3 baths

2,048 sq.ft.

CASH ON CASH

Trad. 4.29%

Airbnb 3.04%

CAP RATE

Trad. 6.60%

Airbnb 5.27%

$1,299,000

662 Clarendon Avenue

Forest Knolls

3 beds

3 baths

1,763 sq.ft.

CASH ON CASH

Trad. 1.77%

Airbnb 2.54%

CAP RATE

Trad. 3.87%

Airbnb 4.70%

Top San Francisco Neighborhoods

Outer Parkside

69% Mashmeter

CASH ON CASH RETURN

5.20%

Traditional

4.40%

Airbnb

PROPERTY PRICE

$589,000

Median

RENTAL INCOME

$3,671

Traditional

$3,254

Airbnb

64%

Airbnb occ. rate

Downtown

59% Mashmeter

CASH ON CASH RETURN

2.66%

Traditional

2.82%

Airbnb

PROPERTY PRICE

$934,000

Median

RENTAL INCOME

$3,672

Traditional

$3,802

Airbnb

64%

Airbnb occ. rate

Little Hollywood

76% Mashmeter

CASH ON CASH RETURN

4.18%

Traditional

7.77%

Airbnb

PROPERTY PRICE

$798,888

Median

RENTAL INCOME

$3,280

Traditional

$4,275

Airbnb

64%

Airbnb occ. rate

Potrero Hill

62% Mashmeter

CASH ON CASH RETURN

1.95%

Traditional

2.21%

Airbnb

PROPERTY PRICE

$1,098,500

Median

RENTAL INCOME

$5,083

Traditional

$5,997

Airbnb

61%

Airbnb occ. rate

Inner Parkside

75% Mashmeter

CASH ON CASH RETURN

2.88%

Traditional

1.51%

Airbnb

PROPERTY PRICE

$1,260,000

Median

RENTAL INCOME

$5,160

Traditional

$3,638

Airbnb

60%

Airbnb occ. rate

San Francisco Insights

News

Two of San Francisco's largest landlords weigh in on why Seattle outshines San Francisco - San Francisco Business Times

This Startup Wants to Be the Amazon of Real Estate - Inc.com

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: Landlords Embracing, Investing In Disruptive Forces - Bisnow

Tech-Investment Advice From the Star of Silicon Valley - Bloomberg

Napa County: Wine business dominates large real estate deals - North Bay Business Journal

Korean Funds Are Rabid To Invest In Mezz Debt on US Real Estate - Commercial Observer

Terreno Realty Co. (TRNO) Downgraded to "Sell" at Zacks Investment Research - The Cerbat Gem

Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. Buys ishares Gold Trust, Schwab U.S. Small-Cap, Schwab U.S. REIT, Sells ... - GuruFocus.com

Paramount Group Inc (PGRE) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.02 EPS - Highland Mirror

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. Announces “At The Market” Offering Program of Common Stock - Business Wire (press release)

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Guides and Tips

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San Francisco, CA

PROPERTY PRICE

`$`1,184,760

Median

CASH ON CASH RETURN

2.29%

Traditional

2.14%

Airbnb

San Diego, CA

PROPERTY PRICE

`$`639,170

Median

CASH ON CASH RETURN

2.39%

Traditional

2.29%

Airbnb

Los Angeles, CA

PROPERTY PRICE

`$`798,738

Median

CASH ON CASH RETURN

2.16%

Traditional

1.94%

Airbnb

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