Drivable to the Bay Area, much lower property taxes (that DON'T reassess on the sale), much friendlier tenant/landlord laws, strong population and job growth, strong appreciation, and also anchored by the tourism and wealth of Lake Tahoe. 

For example, I am not really cut out for marketing and sales so I partnered with someone who is 10x better than me at it. 

It's a strategy that has proven effective time and again.Five years is a solid timeframe to account for market fluctuations and ensure profitable sales.

You can not comp using houses with above grade GLA that match your square footage if a portion of your sqft is below grade.

@Lorenzo Lopez, sales 101, if you don't believe in yourself and your ability to execute no one will buy what you are offering.So, yes, start buy building a network of people to invest.  

There's a lot for sale as well, and a lot for lease.

We have assets for sale in rutland vermont that are closer to the 2% rule. 

@Matt J.As an out-of-state investor in San Diego, key tax and legal considerations include filing a California non-resident tax return for rental income or capital gains, managing double taxation with potential tax credits from your home state, and complying with withholding requirements on property sales.

If the comps truly support $280–$290K, the appraisal might not hinder your final sale price, but it’s critical to prepare for hiccups.

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