If you are looking for appreciation outside of the California market, I would point you to TX.

I was dealing with properties only outside of Oregon during that time, and working with investors exclusively.

Have you bought or sold any properties yet outside of your primary residence yet, or are you just looking to get into it?

Hi Krystalyn,A picture is worth a thousand words.Measure it outside and sketch the floor print.Draw as you go and make each box equal to 1 foot.The just do basic 5th grade math to get the square feet; Length times width.Bring a friend (child) to hold the far end of the tape.Good Luck!

Not sure how densely populated your geography is, but I typically invest in the suburbs outside of a major city.

One area of concern we've come across is the tendency of these companies to include some language in their contracts that would absolve them of any responsibility when acting outside the law.

In the lease list contact options and give them an emergency contact to be used outside of regular hours in the event of an emergency (eg burst pipe).

We painted the property inside and outside, replaced all the carpets, added new countertops and replaced the faucets.

I'm still seeing $200+ sq ft for a home outside of Nashville

We do raw land residential development outside Nashville.