Based upon this data we are looking at a projection of over 50 Major Disasters to hit the US by the end of 2006In addition, we are still recovering from fires in California, Colorado, New New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.Yet, we are still going to have to deal with past Hurricane damage.And we still face dry conditions in various parts of the United States that produce fires and we have yet to step into the Atlantic hurricane season that lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.On top of all this over 350 tornadoes have been recorded as of April and this could be one of the most active and deadly seasons in historyFor more data see: http://www.spc.noaa.gov and To compare from 2005 to 2006 see: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/index.htmlAs an investor we are tough to research property titles, market value and market trends but one major area that is left out is storm trends.Why storm trends.

Originally posted by "Judson":I don't know California laws (or Illinois) at all but in North Carolina it doesn't matter much to the banks anymore if someone wants to file bankruptcy they have a much easier time getting the home separated from the bankruptcy.

The Tax Assessor/Collector can tell you if the taxes have been getting paid, and if so, by who.In a dry climate, AZ, CA, NM it's possible that there wouldn't be much deterioration.

One does CA, OR, WA, FL.

I'm in Southern CA, looking for my first investment property.

I currently live in San Francisco, CA in a 2br condo I bought for about 300K in 1999.

I am currently searching Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas.If anyone has information on groups or non-fee based investment clubs that might help me, it would be most appreciated.I look forward to reading more on these forums!

Only in California :lol: or at least I hope!

They have had cointelpro and other programs against black leaders and have spied on and conspired against innocent and peaceful movements for years even Martin Luther King.

You think Pittsburgh is bad, come to Southern California!