I would find a real estate agent and schedule to do a few days of cruising neighborhoods and touring homes.

But with the large population growth from California transplants and being the #2 retirement destination in the US, Phoenix seems like a better long term investment if you ask me. 

Later expands to annual cruise travels and vacation house for me and my wife; be a role model for Deaf and Hard of Hearing prospective RE investors; being a entrepreneur part-time for continue personal and professional growth.

I think I'm gonna grab my notepad and hop in the car for a little cruise ;)

The market is Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida, for those of you wondering.

That strategy Based on your goals will help you determine what kind of properties you should and should not buy.Investing in real estate is exactly as investing in stocks it’s just another financial vehicle to get you to a destination it’s not an emotional tie up like most people end up falling into the trap ofBuying 4 walls and roof will not get you to your goal or wealthy.

I’m wondering if I would be able to buy a house in the destination town *on fha loan* and meet the 1 year residency requirement?

I'm in Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL so down the street from you, lol.

Arizona is the #2 retirement destination second only to Florida, and the median home price here is half of what you'd pay in Los Angeles just six hours away. 

A guy told me some of the old furniture buildings are being made into tourist destinations.