That demand drives up prices.Add to that we have perfect year round weather, a broad based, and strong economy, plus all the other great things O.C. has to offer, and the future for appreciation looks pretty bright to me.

Bonus though, I have no personal debt and even own my primary residence outright.

Also as @John Moore suggested, you may throw some bonus in there to sweeten the deal either for the buyer or buyer's agent.

So I gladly pay more because I get the added bonus of experience I can tap into.

Welcome from Round Rock!

If they don't pay than we go for " round two" :)

And the big bonus is that after 6 months or a year, you can balloon the seller financing with a conventional loan based on appraisal valuation instead of purchase price.

If your deal still makes sense, and you didn't underestimate the repairs, you get a bonus when you sell.

i just closed on the last of the "conventional financing" house i can get. i have 11 rentals, 10 of which are financed with banks. i put 25% down, 30 yr. then i have my personal house under the same type of financi...

Bonus points if you have a solution to my bird problem!!