The same principle will apply anywhere, but with less appreciation in, say, the Midwest, you'll be losing out on some of the sweet CA equity growth.I gotta say, choosing where to live is more than just an investment decision.

I want to get something around $150k - I will look and get a sale for 15% under market value (I know this is hard, but that is my goal and I will do it - it will allow me to have a cushion and not lose as much money if the market goes down).

I signed addendum to transfer deposit to new title but it was a scam- intending to extend contract- he told me he was worried about losing money, disappointing family, etc.

You gonna need to bring a lot of cash to the table and going to lose everything 

A lot of real estate investors embellish their results and that ends up making you lose credibility the more people get to know you.

By doing that you are losing another person that is liable for the payment of rent.

It sounds so sexy to see a $5,000 home on the MLS and people feel they can´t lose.

I'm starting to lose hope.

I've personally seen people lose everything because they never saved any money for repairs. 

Losing 8% in closing costs - you could be paying that to her.