Of all the inflation hedge investments available to the everyday investors such as gold, silver, natural resources and real estate, all, he says, “save real estate, have experienced substantial to high increases in valuations due to the exuberant purchasing of these assets over the past few years.”

CRE—after losing approximately 45% in value at the start of the credit crises—has steadily increased in value at a measured rate, says Genovese. “We believe it will continue to do so. In our current historically low interest rate environment, investors are also desperately seeking yield. Properly selected real estate investments can provide secure cash flow and provide the income these investors are seeking.”

When asked about the local economy, Genovese notes that the Bay Area has strengthened tremendously during the past few years. “Local unemployment has dropped from double digits in 2010 to around 6.5% today, well below the state and national averages.”

And what's most impressive about the economic recovery in San Francisco, according to Genovese, is that “the majority of the job growth has come from industries with low to zero government stimuli. The key drivers of the economy have been in areas of construction, transportation, hospitality, and leisure.”

According to Genovese, “Vacant space absorption and housing starts and prices have been steady and gaining strength. Moreover, the absorption, housing starts and price increases have been in the most important demographics in Northern California to fuel sustained economic growth, namely San Francisco, Silicon Valley, mid-Peninsula and the East Bay.”