When I could go a couple months without setting an alarm clock I knew I was getting closer.

The closer to broad ripple the more renters there probably are but also the more maintenance you'll have to do between renters due to their likely age range and lifestyle choices.

Greetings!I am new to this forum and I hope to gather good information for competent decisions.  Anyone out there from Northern California?Best,Jacalyn

Maybe stay closer to 100k or go higher?  

The HOA fees are $175, Taxes are closer to $50 /month.  

Now, we never buy off MLS/retail, so our rent to COST ratio is actually much better, closer to 1.3 - 1.4% or better.We find that the $100 - $125k range (market value) yields the best ratios.  

I guess maybe it's that "grass is always greener" syndrome.

I'm stuck between staying in NYC and starting my investing here or moving to Florida in Serrasota area closer to family and starting there.

He is a R.E. investor with 5 total properties and is willing to sell this property so that he can use the cash from the transaction to purchase one or two more rentals closer to where he lives.

Based on your recommendations along with @Darren Sager's input, I'm closer than I had thought after reading some of the other replies.