Sam Berman-CooperinPersonal JournalOne Morning Habit to Rule Them AllIt’s lightning fast, requires minimal effort, and has saved me from cycles of torment and remorse.3 min read·Mar 14, 2022--1--1
Sam Berman-CooperinPersonal JournalThere are WAY too many jobs.Part 2: Poetic2 min read·Mar 13, 2022----
Sam Berman-CooperinPersonal JournalThere are WAY too many jobs.Part 1: Polemic2 min read·Mar 12, 2022--1--1
Sam Berman-CooperinGround ControlThe True Cost of a Lifetime of RentingIn 2019, the U.S. Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances revealed that households that own their homes had a median net worth of…7 min read·Mar 11, 2022----
Sam Berman-CooperinGround Control“The 415 Rule” — The ultimate back-of-the-envelope Buy-vs-Rent calculator for San FranciscoYou think you might want to own a house.5 min read·Jun 8, 2017--2--2
Sam Berman-CooperinGround ControlSave $70,000 on your first home purchase by avoiding private mortgage insuranceOne of the most common questions I hear from first time buyers is: “How much do I need to save up for a down payment.”3 min read·Jun 3, 2017----
Sam Berman-CooperinGround ControlBuy a duplex with a friend and save $200,000–$400,000 eachFirst time homebuyers — I want to change the way you think about buying your first property in San Francisco.5 min read·Jun 2, 2017----
Sam Berman-CooperinGround ControlWhy a 7% return on real estate beats a 10% return on stocksThe same reason a 401k or Roth IRA is such a good investment — up to a point, the capital gains are untaxed.3 min read·Jun 2, 2017----
Sam Berman-CooperinGround ControlUnderstanding your Options: Condos vs. Single Family vs. TICBefore you start thinking seriously about buying a house, you need to define your goals. In San Francisco there is no room for uncertainty.9 min read·Jun 2, 2017----
Sam Berman-CooperinGround ControlHow to Save $4,000/year on Rent with One EmailRents are falling in San Francisco. Yes, you can pinch yourself — it’s really happening. The average price of a 1-bedroom apartment is down…4 min read·Jun 2, 2017--1--1