The great things about O.C. specifically are:Very low unemployment rate (4-5%)Broad based economyHigh average household incomes (means qualified buyers/tenants)High demand for properties (helps drive up appreciation)Perfect year round weather (draws tourists all year)The ocean!

3.5% of U.S. households are millionaires - 80% are first generation.

In addition to the actual costs of physically moving their household goods there is the need to once again save up for 1st, last, deposit(or combination thereof).

They will also take furniture, clothes, shoes, household items, books etc.

Originally posted by @Garrison Householder: Also, I'm interested in the landlord's perspective on dishwashers.

Those living in public housing are generally required to pay up to 30 percent of their household income as their share of the rent.

I have noticed a decrease in some of my sec 8 tenants rent but it was because one of the children/tenant on the lease with them has started working or makes more money than what was reported and that counts as income for the household.

Yes the total household income may only be $35,000/yr, but they can afford a $100,000 house.

citydata.com is a great resource to get an amazing array of information on demographics, employment, household size, commute times, bedrooms/unit, property type breakdown.. all census data and more.. 

Check back with me..I like the East Bay vs. inland where the GRM's are lower because there is no land to build any closer to SF and any other land is very expensive, tight rental market with increasing rents and prices, close commutes to major, growing employment centers, positive household formation, and being a special little place in the US and the world.