Given the IRS scandal this summer and the actual abuses carried out in the name of political favoritism, this certainly would be a good time to change the way taxation works in our country.

There's virtually no way I can use my knowledge of the county recorder's office here in Essex County (arguably among the most difficult to search in the country) to help you navigate a recorder's office in LA.

In many areas of the country, now is a tough time to be flipping houses.

This is why Memphis is being purchased by out of state and country investors.

Since they are used to dealing with out of country investors they could be a good resource for you if you're interested.

Great point, Will...I forgot to mention in my post that I'm in one of the cheapest real estate markets in terms of labor...you can double my prices in many areas of the country, and in high priced areas (CA, NYC, etc), you can triple them or more...As Will said, averages are meaningless...

If you were in So Cal, and not other side of country, I could take a look for you.

Those that live in foreign countries, feel free to jump in also about your area."

Cheers, Let me know when you come to wine country. :-)

And I'm sure ours here in Essex county, NJ is among the most difficult in the country.