-What if (heaven forbid) my awesome sweet neighbor passes away before the note is completely paid off?

Additionally, we are sitting on a pretty sweet deal: we are renting our condo for $1,475 a month and our rent hasn't been increased by our landlord for 4 years because we've been great tenants.

Should be pretty sweet if it all works out!

That's a fair point that most people wouldn't be doing checks into my financial standing if they want to find a reason to go to court.I definitely have been enticed towards those lower cost units but am trying to find a sweet spot of safe, up and coming neighborhoods where the costs are still reasonable.

Chances you will lose a friend - 65%Chances you will lose money - 65%There are no sure things.If it was such a sweet deal, the real investors in the area would already have it bought.It may be a good deal but there are risks.Can you stand to lose some money.

You know the drill, nice houses, parks, beautiful people, Santa Monica mountains, sweet rides to oogle at if that's your thing, Frank Gehry's offices right down the street and more and more!  

Get into a 2-4 plex owner occupied when you get back and it could make for a sweet deal!

I'm from Southern CA and have a sweet full time schedule of only three days a week!

I love traveling, wine tasting, and exploring new restaurants.

I found a bunch of stuff left behind (wine glasses, a pool, against the terms of the lease) as well as a yard waste bin and fire pit full of trash.