i used some marine boat quality epoxy putty to patch a hole in the bottom of a bathtub...hasn't leaked in over a year (knock on wood)...cost me 5 bucks at lowe's...i've also used the real good silicone that is approved for fish tanks to plug small holes and cracks in toilet tanks and in cast iron main sewer lines..not the best fix, but it's good in a pinch until the apartment is vacant and i can go in and remodel the place :)

http://blogs.forbes.com/meghancasserly/2011/02/02/happiest-us-cities-workplace-careerbliss-survey-san-jose-silicon-valley/

Also, let me throw out there that a lot of investors believe the Bay Area will see appreciation that outpaces inflation strictly due to the geography of the location -- there isn't a whole lot of space for expansion on several directions, which means supply in the heart of Silicon Valley is limited.The quick summary of the above is: If you don't have a good reason for investing in 6-7% cap rate investments, you probably shouldn't be...

Let me hand you a tissue as you put the keys in the ignition of your TAX PAYER PAID MERCEDES or your silicone boobs, yep, that's right, most the people that are upside down used their home to buy crap that they did not deserve and need and now the American "workers" are set to pay for it for years to come.

Thank you both for your replies.Here's my story.Well, I've been working for over 7 years as an Engineer here in the Silicon Valley.

I would also suggest not resting it on the floor when you install, and leave a small gap (that would then be filled with the silicone/caulk).

California had two of the biggest exporting industries in the country - Silicone Valley & Hollywood.Silicone valley still producing ideas but no product (They all went west...)Hollywood is battling Canada, New Zealand and Eastern Europe.

Their goal was to become the "new Silicon Valley" that is why they market to CA.

So here is a 6 units building, 1/1, very strong rental area in Sunnyvale, CA. heart of the Silicon Valley.

I've done some research for a comprehensive investors forum and glad I've settled on this one.

I'll do my best to learn and post as often as I can. I am a computer power user although I know many are better.

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