Basically, an okay deal now is better than a great deal in another few years.I live with my family overseas in a relatively unstable part of the world.

Make sure you have an appropriate buffer and expect to be over budget.

Dangerously misleading title of an otherwise good post."

I work for General Dynamics Electric Boat which has decades long contracts with the US government and the turnover rate is relatively high in the company so my thoughts are if I could choose a place that is within commute distance there and within the price range of the average employee that maybe that could be a great idea but I want to know if people think that is too much of an assumption and risk to make?

I can share some solutions feel free to send me an email.  

The client is in the early planning stages, hiring an architect now.

I took your advise and joined an event for next Monday in Irvine.

While off market deals may be your ideal scenario in securing an investment - lets discuss ways in which i can also possibly make that happen for you.Personal Standpoint - Wholesalers -  i would be interested in investing outside my region should there be an opportunity in fix and flip or BRRRR.

There was actually even an Airbnb on Meharry Boulevard that was targeted by thieves while guests were inside.I have found some great returns for clients in transitioning areas but would say it seems to be a bit too risky for the time being. 

Would the $5k+ be considered an investment on yourself?