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Ah, I'm so on the verge of doing this. I quit my programming day job a few weeks ago and really want to make this happen. However... I'm terrified of the SF real estate market when I return. I'm also torn about whether to give up my apartment or find someone to sublet (or AirBnB it?) to have something to return to.

Any advice, from anyone here who knows SF/SV, or has done something like this, about the above, or about what I could do returning to an ungodly housing market, in terms of the time it will take to find something as well as the price, with myself not likely having more than a couple thousand in the bank? And let's say I have ~ $13k now, so maybe I could return with a good enough cushion...



If you are scared of a real estate market, then doing a startup is probably not for you.


I did my own startup for a year and a half. It's reasonable to fear running out of money and plan accordingly.

Some practical tips for handling housing is what I was fishing for.


I'm actually in the market for an apartment starting next month...if you'd like to email me I'd be happy to discuss with you. username at g


Just for the record, what OP is doing is illegal. His main goal while in Thailand is work. By working while on a tourist visa he is breaking Thai law.


Besides investors and startups SF is terrible for living. Why? Go to thai.




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