Not to mention, the value of investor buyers who will only buy at a massive discount is negligible in many respects unless, again, that buyer is willing to be loyal.

I've learned there are massive benefits to hiring contractors who DO have their crap together.

Yes, all of these account for a higher or lower value (garage is massive in CA).

Unless you're looking to do new construction, build to rent, renovations, put down a massive down-payment, or park money then that's not the market for you.

I managed to time it right as just after I sold it, they had a massive assessment (tens of thousands of dollars per unit). 

But it appears that the former owners withheld information, and now two months after purchasing the home I’m dealing with a massive plumbing issue worth about 10kI’m wondering if you guys have ever had any experience with these issues.First, what can (or should) I do about State Farm not covering this disaster?

If you don't believe me then listen to Warren Buffet "Be fearful when others are greedy, be greedy when others are fearful".

You need to learn the laws before becoming a landlord, especially when the tenant is the government and a screwup can cause you massive losses. 

Multiple people, still 10% down.The problem is that for all loans funded/closed after 3/14, the rates on second/vacation home purchases are going to jump up massively. 

I bought this house in Arizona for 88K and its had a massive appreciation over the last 4 yrs and is nown valued at 175K at closing.