Hello everyone,My name is Chris and I am a new investor currently in Livermore, California and work in the medical field.

And I think Concord is a good long-term bet, and likely more consistent appreciation than a tertiary Bay Area city like Richmond.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Working in the medical profession you are sitting on all the $ you will need.Good LuckPaul

It would be a great Home/Office for a medical practice, where do folks look?

When this lady experienced these changes - divorce, job loss, and medical issues - she was being forced to make changes in her life.

I helped and encouraged her to go to school and get a job in the medical field.

So the equity has built for about 10 years, he is willing to sign the house over for $15,000 for medical expenses he has (he is a close family friend so no funny business).

I have had rentals about ten years ago but I got out of the business do to a severe medical emergency in the family.

I can now walk with a cane but there are many other issues that I must take medications for to be able to cope and have a somewhat 'normal' life.

I once told an Austin broker that I was looking for 8+ cap rates on B-C properties and then received a lecture on how I will never find those in Austin.You can find higher Caps in the smaller secondary and tertiary markets, after looking at hundreds of properties you will be hard pressed to find 10-13 Caps.