Not knowing the complete back story and your goals, I'd say if you don't see yourself in San Jose or this house in 5 years, don't buy; but if you're thinking longer term and quality areas like Willow Glen, I also like North and West San Jose if you find a good deal now I'd pull the trigger.

And I've also seen some properties that I've been interested in on the sheriff sale list but nervous to pull the trigger on any!

Pull the trigger and build that portfolio. 

But it does let you enjoy the best of your flexible living situation while maximizing the return from your capital.The next step is enjoying the different locales and then later pulling the trigger to buy a primary residence where you love best rather than choosing from primary residences you already own.  

Still haven't pulled the trigger yet but hoping to soon. 

Before pulling the trigger, I need to know the round about cost of the new roof.I am awaiting other estimates, but was baffled when I received 1 quote to the tune of 60 K.

(I know at least at BAM, we underwrite 200+ deals before pulling the trigger on the one that meets our specific criteria) Get to know each sponsor's strengths and weaknesses.

They proceeded to strip all the dry wall to access illegally stored drugs and growing equipment kept behind it (not by the owner mind you!

You'll have to pull the trigger at some point! 

This lender assured me that as long as I stayed current on the loan, deeding over to the LLC after close would not trigger the due on sales clause as far as they were concerned.