Though the city needs a lot of work in terms of crime and school, there aren't too many small/mid size cities with the arts, food, nightlife, access to suburbs, lakes, wine region, etc. that Rochester has while having extremely low taxes. 

There's an art to it, but a good finisher can almost blend those stains away - but you will have to have a dark floor. 

Check out the meetups on Meetup.com for a great place to meet and network with more people in the RE world from Sacramento (if you haven't already).Also, way to go on your photography skills, it's definitely an art to do well!

Of course, being near Nashville is great for people who love a city with a unique identity, innovation and entrepreneurship, culture, music, food, art, nature, etc, etc.It's more challenging to find good deals in the city now, as it has been a really hot market, but there are still deals to be found a little farther out.Congrats on taking bold steps to improve your life!

If you are interested in having a 22 year old kid come work for you cheap so you can teach them the art of REI, then message me right now!

I know there's an art to this. 

My name is Mikey, I am a Creative/Art Director living in Los Angeles.

Art

It is both an art and a skill that will improve with time and experience. 

I suggest you go read "The Art of the Deal" written by Mr.