check out Wenatchee Washington and up river .. also Charleston SCIndy seems pretty strong at the median price in the area.I think the Boise area is nice as well.but its all about PM  and then when you think about it  its all about PMand having rents at 1000 a month or better 

If it's north of the river, be careful

Hi Adam, just one caution on the property management side: JP is the happy valley of renting right now...valuations and rent are at all time highs, most renters are solvent (half would love to buy there is just too little inventory) and the more transient tenants love the neighborhood too and have an unusual investment in its quality of life with the festivals, green space etc. 

I am living in CA as well and nothing makes sense here any more except maybe some of the Central Valley Cities.

I think I paid 200k CD which at the time was about 140k USand it was a new construction looking down on the course and a great view across the valley.. 

I guess a good CPA will be able to help me crunch numbers before sale to determine whether I can do a 1031 and if I even should based on investment plans.Would you all recommend I find a good CPA in California near the property (Silicon Valley area) or would a local Texas CPA near where I live now suffice?

My wife and I bought our first home in Simi Valley, California last year, and we are looking to get that paid off in the next 5 years then start investing in other properties.

Hello BiggerPockets,I am 26 and have been working in Silicon Valley for 4 years now.

My wife and I are looking at properties in the Fox Valley area from Appleton down to Fond du Lac. 

I'm mostly interested in buy and hold rental properties to generate cash flow, one at a time. on investor side.I'm also excited to help buyers/investors to buy properties in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County and Alameda County. on Realtor side.Looking forward to learning from every one of you!