Not surprisingly, these states saw the largest run up in prices, with them more than doubling in the 2002-2006 period.Courtesy of Business WireHousing Market Shows Signs Of Recovery: Regional Banks“The mortgage business is booming—70 percent in refinancing and 30 percent in new home purchases,†Kelly King, CEO of BB&T, told CNBC. “On the low end of the houses, we’re beginning to see some movement…There’s a long way to go, but there’s definitely activity.â€Courtesy of CNBC

I mean who doesn't want to get started right away, but at least while the principal and interest keep compounding and can create and recreate a more solid foundation so that when I do start I have at least some kind of game plan for where I'd like to go.

So let me toss this in here -Considering the cost to build an entire house, the foundation actually isn't the largest cost driver - not by a long shot!

The National Association of Realtors today announced the largest drop in housing sales in 18 years.

I went to the largest attended baseball game of all times in Dodger Stadium and had season tickets to the Angels the year they had the All-Star game.

Instead of recreating an already existing thread.

My family and I run one of the largest wholesaling operations in the country (221 houses last year and over 150 in first 6 mos this year).

Escrows are a wash.Next on the agenda is to refi my largest rental loan (350K) which is now at 6.75%.

Hi Adam Craig,You have a very logical way of thinking about the benefits of investing out of state, and in turnkey investment properties.As the founder of one of the largest turnkey property providers I can tell you that it is one of the best ways to invest in out-of-state rental property -- especially from a time perspective (as is the case with you).Your concerns are all valid - you want to work with a company that you can trust and will look out for your best interests.

That area is already mixed use, with houses, lots of condo complexes, strip malls, pizza shops, as well as commercial office space (including the 3rd largest office building in the world, which has 10,00 people people showing up for work every day), and a huge mall - all could be hit by throwing a rock in any direction.