Then the Goldi Locks And the 3 Bears phenomenon ensues: the porridge is either too cold, too hot or just right.

There are investors down there already pounding the pavement and have keeping their eyes and ears open on deals there.

They sure are paying a great price per acre and locking it in for a long time.  

Hi Theresa,I use a mix of Lowes/Locke supply/Habitat/Amazon/CraigslistHow is it going there in Jones? 

If the seller agrees  to offer do I send a purchase and sales agreement  or do I send some other type of document to lock in the agreement  and have the purchase and sales agreement signed at a later date.

The lender is more filling to negotiate on occupied properties because the hardest part of the process is getting the borrower out and at that time there expenses go up because they will change the locks and start maintaining the property.  

If you are 100% certain you are making a life for yourself (15 years+) in SoCal, then buying is a good way to lock-in your cost of living.

., not dropping by anytime)...You could even get economy of scale when you do maintenance--just build a gate (with lock) and run the lawn mower right over both lawns, clean both gutters on the same day, easy commute for turn arounds and showings...Who says you can't pick your neighbors (you potentially could!)...

Doesn't matter if you are worth 20 million they can't come after you unless carve outs are violated.Now a non-recourse lender generally imposes a lock box account with cash sweeps.

You can make sure all the doors are locked but if someone wants in they will find a way.