There is plenty of less expensive real estate along BART. Take a look at San Leandro, for example.
Other costs can be reduced as well.
I consider living in SF as an unnecessary luxury.
Other costs can be reduced as well.
I consider living in SF as an unnecessary luxury.
You're right. You can find studio and one bedroom apartments sub-$3K in places like Redwood City. The problem for starving founders is that landlords aren't going to lease to you when you can't show a sufficient, reliable income source (read: a real job) and sufficient credit score/history.