I therefore think that since you are ambivalent towards both, that the question you might want to answer is "which of those two paths will build the largest amount of wealth in as short a time as possible?"

It is one of the largest on the east coast I believe, and many BP members attend it.

My goal in real estate is to build the largest portfolio I can.

Considering our immense  track record in the Cleveland, Ohio area and being the largest volume renovation loan contractor in our region, we deal with many clients who have experienced failures and required us to come in and complete, because the contractor was not capable of managing the administrative and financial burden these projects require.  

Melissa Data is probably the largest. 

While California has several cities that are expensive, it is a large state so there are many smaller towns that bring the average for the state as a whole down.

The two downfalls I see is that the cash flow is not quite as good as some of the other markets and I think the downside during a market correction could be one of the largest that's on the list.

Hialeah is the 6th largest city in the state of Florida. 

My primary residence is walking distance to the largest employer in the city (Hospital / University (largely medical)), and I'm willing to bet anyone money that it won't go down in value as long as I live.So to summarize in general:Homes up to 150K flat or upHomes over 150K down 5-10%Homes in ideal locations have the ability to go up more than 10%My big question is:When are the commercial foreclosures coming, and what is that going to do to the weakened financial system?

For Bare Feet is a big employor, State Fish hatchery, IU health network, lots of inexpensive land, New highway, largest Dr.