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Moderator, definitely not trying to do deals in this thread.  

I am not afraid to dive into anything that may need some light to moderate renovations.

We own the property with my father-in-law that has lived in the other side, and we split the 15 year fixed 50% with him.3,032 sqft total, each unit having 3br 2ba and full kitchensNet Zero home with a giant solar system and no gas (we only pay the $25 per month service fee for all our energy needs)2.25 acres backing a moderately traveled highway3,000 sqft detached heated workshop with a half-bath that can accommodate a motorhome Both parties will be moved from the property in about two months to different personal residences, and both parties are newbie and excited REI's.Our plan A was to sell the property (currently listed with a local REA on the MLS for $750,000 - many realtors have walked and said the property is priced spot-on) and use the cash to invest elsewhere.

@bob anthesLet me preface this post, so I don't get in trouble with the BP moderator, that US Commercial does not do Fannie Mae loans, so this is not a solicitation.We are in a period of historically low rates. 

My father was military as well and that seems to lend adaptability in any envirinment so I'm completely sure you'd enjoy it here and put roots down as quickly as you'd like.There are a few items that northern CA has on Austin; more available fresh produce, more available and quality ethnic foods (Asian especially), more ethnic diversity (mostly Caucasian), more impressive geography, and more moderate weather.

But the tightening is likely to be so gradual that the effects are moderated.  

Maybe a moderator can jump in and advise.

I currently have two single families under contract one a moderate rehab and the other very minimal work required.

Money can be made on properties that only need moderate cosmetic work, but those properties are hard to acquire at a discount.