bay-value-hunter

Underwrite residential real-estate listings in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Albany.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc --skill bay-value-hunter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bay-value-hunter
Source: https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc/tree/main/skills/bay-value-hunter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc --skill bay-value-hunter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the emotional bias and amateur guesswork from residential real-estate hunting in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Albany by enforcing a rigorous, data-driven underwriting process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hard-Gate Underwriting: Forces an objective analysis of as-is value, ARV, and rehab costs, preventing impulsive "pretty-home" shopping.
  • Risk Screening: Automatically flags seismic hazards, rent-control encumbrances, and permit-history red flags specific to the Bay Area.
  • Use Case: When evaluating a potential fixer-upper in Berkeley, use this skill to determine if the purchase price, combined with necessary seismic retrofits and rent-control liabilities, actually pencils out as a profitable investment.

Quick Start

Invoke the bay-value-hunter skill to underwrite the property listing at the provided URL and generate a buy-or-pass verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about bay-value-hunter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I underwrite a fixer-upper property in Berkeley to see if it pencils out?

Real-estate underwriting for Bay Area properties evaluates as-is value, ARV, and rehab costs through comp analysis and hazard screening to produce actionable buy targets and investment verdicts for flip, hold, and owner-occupant models.

What risks do I need to screen for when investing in San Francisco real estate?

San Francisco real-estate investing requires screening for seismic hazards, rent-control encumbrances, and permit-history red flags specific to the Bay Area to determine if purchase prices and retrofits pencil out profitably.

How do I estimate rehab costs for a property with seismic retrofit needs in Albany?

Estimating rehab costs for Albany properties requires a hard-gate underwriting process that objectively analyzes necessary seismic retrofits and rent-control liabilities alongside the purchase price to determine investment profitability.

Can I use automated property analysis to get a buy-or-pass verdict for a Bay Area listing?

Automated property analysis generates a buy-or-pass verdict for Bay Area listings by running a structured pipeline of signal extraction, comp analysis, permit verification, and hazard screening to eliminate emotional bias.

Does disciplined underwriting work for both house flipping and long-term hold strategies in Berkeley?

Disciplined underwriting in Berkeley supports both flip and hold strategies by producing actionable buy targets and investment verdicts based on distinct financial models tailored to each investment approach.

What are the limitations of using automated underwriting for Bay Area real estate investments?

Automated underwriting limitations include dependency on accurate listing data for signal extraction and comp analysis, and it specifically covers only San Francisco, Berkeley, and Albany residential properties.