just saying the attraction to mid west is usually for those that are completely priced out of the local market Like many in CA or even here in PDX.. but in Central Oregon there are many price points and rent points that will match mid west.. and you don't have the long distance risk ..

Ball park a normal one of a sale less than 1 million at around $700 - $1000.  

It's not clear to me whether I should value it more like a Tosa property or more like a west side Milw property.What I like about the neighborhood:- In Tosa school district- Near all the cool North Ave retail activity- Might attract tenants attached to the Medical CollegeWhat I dislike:- Proximity to rougher areas of Milw- Immediate area is mostly scrubby retail like nail salonsYour thoughts?

As 88% of all households still want to own a home, as they do, they are pumping millions into the retail sector, as they purchase furniture, lawn mowers, trash cans, dishes, etc. to outfit and maintain their homes.As someone in the trenches daily, I can tell you that the market still feels healthy to me.

Southern Cal is generally considered over priced, but you can see that for me every $16,470 earns $100 in rent in CA, but I would have a $18,160 to $100 rent ratio on my primary residence in Vegas.Just my two cents, but there are other, more attractive markets out there.

I've got a million questions but really want to talk to someone who has done these in the area.Thanks,Ben

You cant tell from my picture but if I shave my face I still look like I am 15 so I used to have to sit across from potential clients and tell them why it was a great idea to let me manage their $10 million dollar retirement. :) Very challenging to say the least.

Probably have answered my questions on other threads/forums a million times before but Im new and fresh to the site so want to start a new and fresh thread.

My budget is around $1.2 million.

We do not like the busier islands like Thomas and John and some people do not either, so are creating a niche market to attract individuals that are not coming for tourism, but to be more embraced with the local culture and get away from the tourism heavy/city environments.Our vacation home will be done in 5 month, PM if you would like to come stay and see what is going on in STX.