I moved to San Diego, CA, in San Marcos area to be specific.

Its going to cost a lot more to invest in San Francisco, CA than Gary, Indiana. 

It's still free money after all, just not as much free money.If it were me, I would hold onto it for another couple years to meet the 121 tests, maybe rehab a bit to make it a 5/3 as you said (sans mother in law), and see if you can up the profit.

Interesting article of the domestic migration trends in 2018 with charts.As mortgage rates climb, affordability in the most expensive markets has suffered, driving more people to affordable, low-tax inland job centers in states like Florida, Texas and Tennessee.In the third quarter of 2018 people continued to move away from high-cost coastal markets like San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., in increasing numbers.

For 30K, they offer the following, a six week webinar, 3 day in person tax lien tour into the process, 4 day in person real estate summit. during the last 2 days of the summit, they will take you out in San Diego and you will actually buy a rehab property.

I live in San Diego.  

Hello dear forum users,I just came across biggerpockets and would like to see your opinion on the subject.I am California based (San Francisco Bay area) and can't buy here (more than I already have) since the prices are over the head.In the meantime I am looking to get some dual purpose real estate on the East Coast - to rent it out for covering expenses and to live in for a couple weeks a year.Looking for the areas near ocean/beaches with good weather, so possible FL, NC or TX.Budget caps for $240K with conventional loan for 15years.I am now at the very beginning of looking around and I see the prices start falling so I can wait until the exact moment.I greatly appreciate all your expert suggestions!

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in San Marcos.

Bought this single family in a prime location in the San Jose area, centered in the heart of shopping centers.

I live in the San Diego area and want to find groups of people to learn from!