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.Mar 14, 20221Mar 14, 20221
Sam Berman-CooperinPersonal JournalThere are WAY too many jobs.Part 2: PoeticMar 13, 2022Mar 13, 2022
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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…Mar 11, 2022Mar 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.Jun 8, 20172Jun 8, 20172
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.”Jun 3, 2017Jun 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.Jun 2, 2017Jun 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.Jun 2, 2017Jun 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.Jun 2, 2017Jun 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…Jun 2, 20171Jun 2, 20171
