Basically what I am trying to say is investors should not expect to buy a property with an inordinate amount of equity in it from across the country. 

I'm moving across country and relocating to the San Jose/South Bay Area in ur next month.  

There are lots of markets around the country that are going to be considered great rental markets.

Long term, who knows.In my eyes, the Chinese government is not terribly impressive at keeping money in the country.

@Daniela Bachvarovathere are properties all over the country with asbestos flooring, siding, insulation, etc... its not a problem as long as its intact.

Although some cities’ markets are booming because of job growth and shortages of homes for sale, across the country, sales aren’t as hot.

I mean where else in the country do you run into Ground Rent.

No other state in the country protects the tenant more than California, or so I'm told.

Turn Key offers us a convenient way to put our money to work for us while we're moving all over the country.  

In northern California (even in the East Bay), it can cost upwards of $250/sf to build new construction, and you won't be able to get pretty much anything done for $10/sf, and probably won't be able to get much done for $30/sf.Material costs on the west coast are higher, insurance costs in CA are through the roof, regulation is crazy and lots of other stuff contribute to the high costs -- but it all boils down to the fact that prices are much, much higher in California than most of the country.I actually disagree with the $10/$20/$30 even in cheaper parts of the country.