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How is this a positive environment for real estate investment?

We seem to forget the 4500 homes that burnt down in the Oakland / Bezerkly hills this had to do with a ton of Eucalyptus trees which are like roman candles and those are what cause massive fires in Australia there native environment. 

It was before my time, but my understanding is that triggering a DOSC was more common in the 80's during a similar rising interest rate environment like we find ourselves in now.  

Alternatively you can do the LOC (line of credit) on it so you can retain the home but are definitely subject to today's current rate environment.

Several reasons but primary is case law there, and the way things are set for LLC's, it's a very conducive environment. - Use the "asset island" method from start.

I've also been directly in touch with a "fronter" in their Ontario, CA office who described the pressure-cooker type of environment, revolving door and nonstop lying. 

These are primarily found in cities with a population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.

In the current environment, it might make sense to rent for a year or two before you commit to a purchase.

I love researching good companies with good growth prospects and a long horizon to allow for compounding of value, much like finding a good property in a good area with good long term demographics in a friendly regulatory environment etc to allow for capital appreciation.