(The U.S. seems to had been moving computer-tech people, into mid-Oregon state, in the 20210's, until the Wall Street Journal indicated in articles, that hackers in Russia were compromising this move, into the Bend-Rendmond-Prineville, Oregon parts of Oregon.

Currently, I'm looking at small multi-family properties in the same town as my parents in the mid-west, where I grew up.

A similar townhouse listing down the block is asking for $1500, and is newly renovated inside (hardwood floors and 2 full bathrooms)... mine looks straight out the the mid 80's.

In the likely event that congress continues to prop up the working poor with unemployment, in the short to mid term, the people that are going to be hurt next and probably the most in "middle america" are the people that drive job growth: the self-employed and small business owners who always struggle to compete with the big guys in our "free market" where the rules are made by the big players. 

Looking for some info or to connect with investors that are up to date with the mid/upper vancouver island.

Either way the short and mid terms have been strong through the summer in the desert, to me the premium income and flexibility makes the extra effort worth while...Happy to help further if you have questions Kevin

I live up in Rochester, New York but know multiple early to mid twenties people who have made the move to Tampa.

@Preston QuinnI had one property where the tenant moved in mid month and we decided to have the monthly rent from the 15th to the 15th.

As a builder, you will have more than $100 per sq foot in just materials (for a mid-grade finished home), not counting labor.  

OPTION 2 (Cash-Out Refi)80% LTV Cash Out Refi at $172K loan at 2.99% fixedNew P&I pmt: about same as currentCurrent HELOC gets paid off/“rolled in” to new mortgage$26,500 cash out minus fees, so probably low-to-mid $20Ks cash outPros: tax-free cash out for other investments, lower interest rate than current (2.99% vs 3.375%), replacing current $28K HELOC debt at 3.50% variable with 2.99% fixedCons: no reduction in pmt, larger loan amount than currentOPTION 3 (Steroids)Same as Option 2 except going out and getting NEW HELOC to tap additional equity (local credit union does 90% LTV)—-Primary Goals: Flexibility & Increase monthly cash flowSecondary Goal: Reduce interest expenseSide note that I am in great financial shape with no real “need” to reduce my monthly payment but am looking to relatively early FI.