The world is moving in a weird direction right now and we rely on movements of people to combat globalism (crazy talk crazy talk).

@Bryan BealYou said two things that make I agree with whole heartedly " Drunk driving is both irresponsible and ILLEGAL""within the confines of the law"You are in California so this applies to you.California Government Code Chapter 7 California Emergency Services Act- Allows the government to make laws that we are seeing put into effect now during times of emergency IE: wearing face coverings outside, closing parks and beaches, restricting movements and crowded events.  

I imagine that the rates will be high.Fed has just raised the interest rate and they are also expected to raise it at least 2-3 more times in 2018 - I wonder how this is going to impact the overall RE movement.

When I buy the plan is always to keep it in perpetuity. 

Also threads titled like this / this mentality are giving backing to the "landlords are evil" movement right now.

Since it was the owner/president of the HOA who screwed you, tell him you won't sue him if he forgives in writing any back HOA dues, and allows you to re-join the HOA, and he agrees in writing that in perpetuity you or any future owner of your property doesn't have to pay any dues.So, if it's paying HOA dues that is keeping your buyer away, if you make the above deal, it's no longer an issue. 

Yes the news cycle seems to perpetuate outdated statistics, partially due to political concerns.

And there is pretty good short term renters movement here; e.g., travel nurses, medical residents doing interns, grad students... 

You can invest in something as passive as our perpetual funds.

I am perpetually game planning future moves and this exercise inevitably requires taking a position on how the near future will unfold and the best way to benefit.