I strangely take a lot of comfort in the fact that MTV chose Austin as the home of one of their Real World Seasons.I was somewhat indecisive between Austin and Denver, but the Austin area has one the nation's best school systems and no snow ( I figure when seniors move for retirement, theyd rather have a little heat than have to deal with snow).

Nationally it was 1978Laws have tightened everywhere on lead paint due to the new HUD (Or is it EPA) lead renovation laws.

I can imagine cleveland area having a way higher vacancy rate than california.I can't speak for your area specifically but The vacancy rate he quoted was not at all high on a national basis.

Welcome to BP Nation, great to have another CA investor on board.

Hello BP Nation-So here's my situation.

I contacted the National Department of Archives and History and the man I spoke with said from the looks of it on google and the architectural design he would say that it is around a 1900-1920's home.

I don't know your local area, but there are plenty of national insurance brands, like Allstate, Geico, State Farm, etc., and you can just call them up and get quotes.It's quite common to own investment properties, so I wouldn't expect you to need a special "investor friendly" insurance agent to work with.

@Angela YannWell, I am fortunate enough to lend across this great nation and see the purchase and sale HUD1 for all of the transactions we fund.   

Just passed my state (PA) and national salesperson tests last week, still waiting to be officially licensed as my application moves through the state commission.I'm Interested in getting licensed in NJ as well.

I even have contacts that will finance specific types of foreign nationals for a vacation home, all without a US tax id number lol..