They seem structured to only provide the full escrow service.I'm in Northern CA.

Here in Northern California, with standard ranch houses oftentimes pushing $1mil or more, spending a couple thousand on staging is not unreasonable and is quite common.

What do you think about this article:http://business.theage.com.au/japans-hunger-becomes-a-dire-warning-for-other-nations/20080420-27ey.htmlI've been hearing of limits being placed on rice purchases in parts of California, and friends in the food industry say that their companies (the major food producers) expect prices to climb tens of percent this year alone.Thoughts?

We are always having people from California tell us how CHEAP things are here (also why the people who can get out of Florida are trying to escape here now) :D Thanks for the input

I am looking to locate a list of investors in my area since there are so many good deals (for CA) in my general area.Someone suggested bandit signs but, our cities are all over getting those down and fining you for putting them up.

BMR-I noticed your location is CA.

Typically in California Section 8 is not the best way to go unless you know exactly what you are doing.

Based on the 50% rule, tax records, and deed records, these people WAY overpaid (apparently they expected the Texas market to do what the California market was doing).I ran the numbers, and in order for the deal to make sense to me, I'd have to buy at 50% of the asking price.

You know you're a real estate investor when......you stick your fingers in your ears when hear someone start to say, "In California we do..."

My company is originating residential and commercial 1st trust deeds in CA, AZ, OR , and FL. 65% LTV or less with 11.99%+ rates.