Tonight, it seems to me that obtaining a real estate license in California is the best investment at the moment.Unfortunately, California has no reciprocity rule, meaning my license would be useless if I moved elsewhere–which is quite disappointing.Still, I think it would allow me to start working in real estate as an agent within a few months.What do you think?

As my sons are getting older, I would like them to see me.

Again, I was about to get into the game as an owner and manage the properties myself, but this seems like a no-brainer and a great learning opportunity.Any advice about how to jump in would be appreciated. 

(And it seems there's at least some chance it doesn't pass at all, based on the opposition they're setting.)

It has been over 48 hours, so it seems silly to me. 

. $770,000 seems pretty low for that area.

While it may seem like a good idea to pay for the downpayment on a house and let your lender cover the rest of the expenses, there are potential drawbacks to consider.

Look up Medicare's IRMAA, Social Security tax rates (no idea if you will see this, but it will likely be around is some form), and the Widow's Tax Trap, which will cause the remaining member of a couple to pay so much more in taxes.My point here is that deferred income may seem nice now, but you will come to hate yourself when the taxes come due.Regards!

Areas like Jamaica plains, Brighton, and Allston seem like good places.

Probably I have, but seems pretty rare in this area.