It's a wonderful area and I'm sure you'll come to love the southern lifestyle.

It’s served us well, especially since we wanted to keep in lifestyle mode vs. scaleup.

Thanks Amika, I do like the benefits that come along with House Hacking such as lower or even no mortgage payment in some cases, however my family and lifestyle don't necessarily lend itself to that strategy, but I'm always scanning for House Hacking opportunities that make sense to me! 

But to be frank, CA's trajectory is impossible to replicate as working remote has become more prevalent, companies more “decentralized”, and more people think about not just professions, but also lifestyles these days).Are you able to find trustworthy realtors/PMs or even service providers?

You should be able to find the one that best fits your situation and lifestyle goals.

One of the biggest pitfalls if lifestyle creep. 

Examples include renovating units, enhancing common areas, adding amenities, optimizing management practices, and improving curb appeal. 

Draw the line early on  about the quality and types of enhancements. 

For instance, they partner with organizations like Apartment Life to enhance the living experience for residents.● Creating an eternal legacy: Stewardship isn't about choosing between leaving a financial legacy for your children and building a lasting legacy.

Smaller boutique complexes will do better with appreciation though.All that being said, I've heard chatter lately from realtors that a lot of buyers are looking for more low maintenance "lock and leave" lifestyles, which condos cater to.