Just got able to read on through this lively little post from East Texas and looks like we have a great showing with everyone chipping in.  

Santa Clara is prime blue chip real estate.

@Bridget Smith-Osbourne wow I almost bought an investment home in Oak Grove, KY (heavy military) and didn’t even think of this scenario.

Yes, I would say action on homes over $500K have been slowing down over the last 30 days unless they are in typically high end areas (Hinsdale, Oak Brook, etc). 

I don’t know the rules, but after much consideration we gave our contractor the go-ahead to do it on a remodel of our two story primary residence in Sherman Oaks back in 2004.

This fork is between continuing with my plan to start a windshield repair buisness (rock chips, scratches, long cracks, headlight restoration), or commit to a w2 income at a local Car lube shop.

For rentals I've had great luck with #2 Red Oak.

Chip in and subsidize part of the electric (and heat come winter?)

But I was born and raised in Escondido so I thought I'd reply  :-)  My parents still live there in the Oak hill area. 

Even the minor chips from corner sheetrock.