People renting out their condo in my complex is also around $2800+ being so close to shops like Target and Trader Joe's...and rumors of google moving in next door and being next to a major transportation HUB, the prices are justified here in Silicon Valley.So my question is, is it a bad idea or is it even possible to obtain a HELOC to obtain a 20% down on a new "move-up" home?

If I were you I would purchase a clean affordable used vehicle for clients and save the truck for the real work.My question is, unless you are a real estate agent, why are you transporting people around in your vehicle and is it insured for that purpose.

The convenience to everything, transportation, school district, and quality houses help make it desirable.

Need reliable transportation for those days.

- Transportation/commuters- Quality of life/neighborhoodEtc.

At the time, they had no transportation, only the girlfriend had a valid drivers license, and neither one of them had a job.

It's on a main street, right by a mall with lots of public transportation.

I retired from a career with a transportation company after 38 years of service in June of 2011.

If I were you, I'd buy a SFH in a neighborhood with good public transportation to get to the Loop.

I am confused on whether to purchase a 2bd/1bth condo in a gentrified area close to public transportation or purchasing a 3bd/1bath condo in a "ok" established neighborhood.