@Mary HillHi Mary, those prices infer excellenct areas which leads me to suspect the return is going to be disappointed in the long run.My personal practice has been to live where I want and invest where it makes Cents!

When I put the numbers to paper, I was shocked and disappointed.

Tell her that I recommended her and you won't be disappointed. 

For multi-year tenants couldn't that backfire and set up an expectation of a reward on the next holiday or disappointment if the reward is not given?

Greetings,Starting-Out Requires A Commitment towards Finishing Whatever You Start-Out to do - which always seems to be the ultimate challenge.Don't let Down-Days, Discouragement, Disappointments, nor Distractions Keep You Down; Get Right-Back Up, and Stay in the Game...Note: A Football Player Does not Score A Touchdown Everytime he touches the ball, but he believes that everytime he touches the ball he can score.

"I would still put them above choice 3"Is that because of the 2 year lease, if so you may be disappointed and should disregard the lease offer in considering their desirability.

For the past few months I placed investing on hold to study for the California RE License.My excitement of receiving the license in the mail is abruptly turning into disappointment.

Yeah that is a good way to look at it....more equity.I think i am both happy and disappointed on the report.Justin yes it.

You will be disappointed.  

@Gayle EisnerHere's why no one is talking about Merced:1) Ask someone from the Bay Area to point to Merced's location on a map... don't be surprised if the results are disappointing.