If you want to grab a cup of coffee and trade idea/stories or whatnot, let me know.It's a great area that's continued to grow and weather the slumping market pretty well.

California is also a desireable retirement destination and some parts of California have the best weather in the USA, plus the best beaches.

Anyway I wouln't mind getting this one, nice spread from loan balance to current market, and cooler weather starting in September if I have to do a roof, and I'm planning on it.Absolutely right Jason.I'll keep the board updated.Frank

., with $28 billion of cash to help finance the purchase of brokerages that can't weather the housing recession.

This was a freak weather event.

I've continued investing, mostly in warm weather areas.

Can I weather this storm?

Our yields in cities vary approx 2-4%, so I'm trying to come to terms with some cultural differences regarding home ownership.In a recent discussion on an Aussie property forum regarding forecast flat or falling property values, many local investors put the view that there is a natural floor on values caused by the rent/buy decisions of current tenants.

It has the unique geography of not being in the path of any hurricanes, enjoying great weather most of the year.I haven't visited to check it out first hand, but I plan to.

The next few weeks and months will see us stabilize and weather this crisis or descend into a terrifying dystopia.