We will always make more money and with less risk in our home territory, whether it is good or bad per other people's views.Sidenote on the LA fires. 

Using a HELOC to get a mortgage out of PMI territory actually makes sense.

The bottom line is, the strategy can open doors you didn’t even know existed.. it’s not just a tax hack, it’s a wealth-building strategy that rewards a little patience and a lot of foresight.If you’re floating around Chicago, Omaha, or even dipping your toe in the Phoenix or San Antonio scenes, I’d love to help you navigate this territory.

We are in uncharted territory and there is no historical reference we have to suggest the most prudent course of action.

We aren't in "US is going to default and is an inherent credit risk" at 6X national debt to tax revenue ratio, but we are getting close to "let's be wary" territory for creditors. 

I would venture a guess that many investors believe that agents who cover the same territory are competitors, however as I'm sure you are aware that there is more success in collaboration as agents than competition.

She apparently moved into slumlord territory to get a much larger house. 

I have a ton more to learn and am mostly just here to share your concerns, but after reading a lot of articles I'm shying away from expanding into this territory while he's in office. 

Now I realize it is going to take a couple months of talking to real estate investors and agents etc to help me slowly dial in my market territory.

My spider senses would be on high alert over that one.The water thing sounds like part of the territory.