And they are actually pretty affordable (look at Palmetto State Armory or Kentucky Gun Company) at ~$400.But back to this thread, this weapon would clearly not work for concealed carry and I doubt you could unfold it and chamber a round in time to fire at a charging bear.

About 50% of our Bridgeport residents live work in New York City, which is about an hour away.Housing is much more affordable for them and they don't mind the commute.Once self-driving cars are a reality and they can work or sleep during the commute, or work from home, the commute will matter even less.

That will give you the $ amount of property worth you are willing to afford going the traditional route.

Actually many California towns away from coast is still affordable and cash flow.

The rent is due when the rent is due and if you can afford it then time to move on.

Hello BP peeps,This is frustrating and I'm ready to give up, but I'm not willing to.

Assuming all things are equal for these two props, but they are just in different areas of the same city, I would look at things like economic development (new projects, new businesses moving in, large companies opening facilities), proximity to job centers where people can earn the wage they'd need to rent the property (being close to a lot of very low-paying jobs isn't very helpful if you're looking at a nicer property, the people in the area have to be able to afford it), walkability, neighborhood amenities, etc.

Talk to your uncle, what level of payment can he afford?

If anyone has ideas on low level investments I could use to build capital until I can afford real estate,would love that.

Whichever comes first But if I do move to Los Angeles first, I would want to house hack a luxury property or whatever nice I can afford.