I used to live and work in Silicon Valley (my degree is in computer science) so I know a bit about CA also.The biggest thing to consider is are you trying to build a RE portfolio in the US or just buying and then selling.

My background is in computer and marketing.

Turn off the computer.

Do you try to be on your computer and type in their address into a website to get comps while you're on the phone before you make the offer?

Try to add a pic and profile if the kids will let you on the computer. 8) LONNIE 8)

You can query Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter guidelines and read out their guidelines.

It is a number on a computer screen and not much more.It might be worth your time but it certainly will be a rather painful experience most of the time.

Kernel development and network code in the very distant past.Trivia: Any idea what computer was used to invent what we call the web?

I was at my computer laughing my butt off lol.

So it's not very likely that a slam dunk one will actually hit the computer, but it does happen occassionally.Get an agent that you like and trust.