@Matt Hoyt Nobody here seems to be bashing CA returns, I have explicitly stated several times that there is money to be made in CA and that this thread is not expressing otherwise.I did respond to one poster saying that his cash flow returns were probably not as great as a like for like area in Memphis.

However, happy to advise others; should they want to listen.6) We are not alike; me and Mr.

I'm asking because it would, of course, be cheaper to keep that HELOC money IN the HELOC until we are sure we're going to make a (likely all cash) purchase. 

Now, if you told me they all decided to move to Scranton, PA... well that's suddenly a like 1.6% boost in the population for that town... which is a much bigger deal... so I guess to answer your OP question...

That's exactly my point.Plus, it should be obvious--especially during the economic conditions of today--that plant closures, layoffs, and other job related changes (like relocations) are affecting small and large cities alike--albeit not necessarily to the same degree.

@Kristen Jackson once you have the best comps selected, then the trick is in getting the adjustments right as no two properties are alike.

The new asset must be a like asset, in other words real estate can only be swapped for real estate not commodities or equities.

The site provides a Ton of valuable information that helps newbies and seasoned investors...wholesalers...rehabber...alike to continue to grow and prosper.  

@John Woodrich great minds think alike ;)

Our kids have really taken a liking to their school but we are looking to get out of the Moscow School District before our oldest reaches middle school.