a swing up or down 5 or 10% doesn't really impact me a ton i don't think.with that said it's certainly a worthy topic of conversation.

Outside of real estate, we enjoy boating, golf and hanging with family and friends.Excited to learn and connect with you all! 

I have a client closing on a $2M+ waterfront property in a golf cart friendly community. 

Some people can swing 1 months rent, broker fee plus 1.5x SD.

Sure some buyers cant swing the numbers if they cant , they lose out on the house , but there are plenty that can .

I've been looking at Trulia and Craigslist to make my determinations and understand there can be a big swing depending on the general quality of the apt.Any insight/advice is greatly appreciated.  

There are definitely some swings happening in that market - but of course long term gains in California are generally a secure investment. 

However, that person purchasing the business shouldn’t expect to have any time available to handle outside activities like real estate investment, competitive golf, or child rearing.  

This was sold to a local person who had no intention of building there, but just want to use the golf course and other amenities.There are many property owners who are trying to sell lots in Eagle Rock, and many who are letting their property go for tax sales.  

My thoughts are to have an investor that buys into the current equity ($200k / 2 = $100k buy-in) Home value is +/- $645k (++ golf cart and fully furnished) splitting the mortgage/utilities/upkeep expenses going forward (+/-$4700 / 2 = $2350 monthly) and split the use time of the home and all future profits 50/50.