@Thomas Mofokeng we have many international members, but not country specific or non-english forums.

@Soniel EstimeAustin has the highest forecasted population of any city in the Country, so you can’t go wrong IF you would want to live there.

When analyzing markets more big picture around the country, I find CoreLogic to be helpful.

Areas of interest (approx 40 mins commute to Malibu) = eastern part of Ventura CTY: TO, Camarillo, Simi Valley + West/North West LA: San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Culver City, etc.

Areas of interest (approx 40 mins commute to Malibu) = eastern part of Ventura CTY: TO, Camarillo, Simi Valley + West/North West LA: San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Culver City, etc.

With the current state of the country, I've seen many tighten up their qualifications and was curious if anyone has had success.Cheers!

I would be glad to help you out but I live across the country from you. 

I have partnered with a middle eastern private equity firm who has given me the okay to tackle this large development.

Although I am on the opposite side of the country I am excited to see how you and your wifes journey unfolds. 

Well because there is plenty of demand for CA.. properties within the local and state wide investing community.Where as if your in other parts of the country.. the properties in the quote un quote cash flow neighborhoods by and large are hard to sell to locals and its only out of area buyers who think they are getting some great deal that keep these markets going .that's not to say you can't find good out of state RE you certainly can..