I do pretty much like more SD than SA, but as you asked, the money that I have to invest it aint that much, goes between 30-40K to start and will be definitely for long term, as I said, I´m a beginner in this business in the US, as commons says I´m at the baby steps stage right now.

Here’s why:Putting aside the actual physical danger of living in a fire prone area.

@Benjamin Goodman gives a good example referencing live in flips. 

Especially me as I do construction for a living. 

The septic is a 2 stage lagoon, on main well for entire park.

I bought a single family because I thought I could house hack in the same way as a duplex and in ways it certainly could have and did work but I didn't expect the relational aspects of having people living in a property I purchased.

We’re fortunate to have an above-average income and live well below our means.This summer, we’ll be moving to Detroit (PCSing in August), and we’ve saved about $120,000 to invest in addition to having funds set aside for the home we’ll purchase in Detroit.The reason I’m posting is that I’m struggling to decide how to best allocate the $120k.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, where the “Big One” could strike at any moment, I’ve been gradually selling off my portfolio to exit the market and safeguard my capital.

All the while you have to live.

Hey Chelsea,I’m originally from Washington too, and I actually lived in Milwaukee for 4 years during grad school!