One thing no one has mentioned is that if the street/neighborhood happens to get hit hard by flooding, tropical storms, tornadoes, brushfires etc. you could be screwed, at least temporarily.

Basically what my realtor was told by the seller's agent was that they're firm on the price that was offered(my offer was implied to be the strongest) and if I put a contingency, we think that it may weaken the offer if they are worried about a low appraisal. 

Specifically in Trend MLS, how long can a property remain "temporarily off market"?

This created a landslide of additional business for my clients.Since my relocation from Maryland three years ago, I had to pursue a direct hire business strategy & temporarily set my company aside.  

They will leave temporarily.

But, with all the 'non-BP podcast' chatter about what is coming with automation and the weakening of the dollar (no idea if I believe or not, just like to be informed) - holding wealth in hard assets seems prudent.  

However, I've heard from some that Doctors here temporarily may be looking for a nicer home for a period of around 4 years at a time or so.

However, there is a possibility we could move to my father's house temporarily for minimal rent too, which may give us more options.In my searches on Trulia (there may be better resources out there, just not sure which) I've been looking in the San Fernando Valley for SFR & MFR, but really all it turns up are Foreclosures & REOs.

And worse, it weakens your negotiating power.Didn't Negotiate Repairs Well:  One of my two offers was for full price (well, after it was $250k). 

I consider myself to be a humble person and would really appreciate anyone who is willing to give me their time and share their knowledge.I am finally (temporarily) in a financial situation where I have enough for a pretty good down payment on a home up to 250K.