John I am less familiar with for investing but focus on the southern end of Brevard intentionally.

Is anyone in the Southern Virginia area familiar with rehabbing in Abingdon?

I still have friends there who are RE investors and doing well with rentals.I also stumbled across this list that indicates that if you are able to get in on owning property in the Newport news, Norfolk, VA Beach area (albeit buying in at the right price), there are no shortage of local renters for you,... provided you price your rentals competitively.http://www.realtytrac.com/content/news-and-opinion...That being said, San Diego is laid back the the epitome of Southern California chillax.

Lots of southern and mid-western states are great places to invest.

I'd agree though that there's not a lot of appeal for those investing from other Midwest/Southern states. 

What is the average cost to gain MLS access in Southern CA?  

Helio, in a fair number of towns in Southern NH, 3 acres isn't even a legal building lot.  

Hello BP! My name is Josh currently live in Apple Valley, with my wife and 3 kids. I am a Fire Captain near Big Bear and am in the process of moving to that area right now. Until then, my 1 hour commute will ensure I ...

I notice there is a lot of REO's in southern California you can buy without a realtor.My 2cents,Joe Gore

Hello, everyone I live in southern California and have three markets I want to invest in which are San Diego, Fort Worth, and Miami.