It is in San Diego county which has outstanding historical appreciation, a rental shortage, projected rent increases (every study), huge supply issues, rising minimum wage and wages in general, property tax protection, a cost to break ground on a SFR that is ~$100K. 

callout, but for our circumstances, buying a 100-year old SFR within 30 minute commuting distance of work in SF ended up being an outstanding decision for our family.

Outstanding balance is $332,500 at 4.5%, 30-year fixed, that is roughly $1,700/mo for P&I.

Everything here is fleeting and at the end of the day the relationships you make are worth a lot more than the money you make. 

No matter what our goals or values are, we won't have any freedom to pursue them until that first mindset shift away from living in the moment and sating fleeting desires... into running a personal budget with intentionality, planning for the future, and taking steps to do the things that will actually increase long-term satisfaction.

If a tenant decides to move they can't have a new voucher if they have an outstanding balance with a utility company or the landlord.

Was an entrepreneur (maritime fleet monitoring/co-founder) & sales/marketing & former reg dental hygienist 

My net profit, NOT including tax withholding, will be just over 36K or 41K, pending an outstanding water bill (darn you ransomware attack on Bmore City).

Look at your housing situation first, then your transportation, then go after low-hanging fruit like vampire-like outstanding personal credit, then think about how to change your food budget intelligently.

The community has been outstanding for the most part.