They have a good diverse business climate of tech, entrepreneurs, acedemics, medical.

The 2008 holiday was a disaster for retail ers, as a financial crisis swept across the globe in September and consumers cut spending on nearly everything but bare necessities.Now on to our real estate educational section...Mortgage Modification Bill May Impact ForeclosuresThe newly proposed “Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009†introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island), Dick Durbin (D-Il), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) limits foreclosures and requires lenders and services to offer mortgage modifications if the net present value of the modification is anticipated to be greater than the foreclosure value.Additional provisions of the newly proposed bill include:• Limits on foreclosure fees• Creation of a nationwide database to track foreclosures• Strict penalties for non-compliant firms• State sponsored mediation programs• Grant money for borrowers struggling to make payments regardless of current mortgage product.• Capitalize the National Housing Trust Fund with $1 billion in proceeds toward preservation and restoration of affordable housing.While advocates of the bill cite the growing increase in foreclosure rates across the nation as evidence of the need for further intervention, critics of the bill believe it will increase the burden on banks and lenders while simultaneously reducing fees associated with delinquent accounts.According to Moodys.com, mortgage defaults are expected to rise to as many as four million with more than a third of new defaults associated with prime fixed rate loans rather than the original sub-prime concerns.

Orange County boasts some of the worlds highest valued real estate in the world, some of the largest and most successful companies, world class universities and research facilities, some of the best medical care in the world, famous amusement parks, every type of entertainment and cultural venue you can imagine, all types of sporting events, etc., and draws tourists from around the world, all year round!

My comments above are based mostly on what she preached.Another was started by a doctor's son, his circle of influence is obvious having family friends in a large medical community.

Mostly quaint shops, medical and office buildings down "main street".Here's what I know now after a few days of phone calls and research....Only 8 units (the 9th one is gone -- fire, explosion, etc...)Price now $400K (better because one less unit, but still $50k per unit)Only one tenant is salvageable and I don't know the details of the rent yet (all the remaining tenants are being relocated by seller prior to possession -- this one lease is up in April)Property is owned by a non profit and is used for housing for people needing a little help (so no income to speak of)No expenses to speak of (at least for current owner because they are tax exempt and volunteers provide services for repairs when needed)Electric is not divided (don't know total yet but I would spend the money to separate and have tenants pay)Property was built in the 50's and remodeled in the 90s (I still haven't seen the inside of the units, but are housing mostly elderly couples that have been there for at least 10 years -- agent says I will be pleasantly surprised -- walking through on Tuesday with my general contractor friend)Advertised total square footage was pulled from tax records stating about 10,500 sq. ft for living space (so around 1300 per unit...

NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE: I am not now under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering substance, nor am I taking medication that would cloud my judgment or make me unable to think clearly. ________ 20.

I am still on the fence about whether this is something I would expect an intervention. 

I used to fear a plane crash, but, after a few years flying, I now fear a medical emergency happening while I'm on a plane.  

I looked at the outer islands to invest and to live but it can be more expensive to travel between islands than to the mainland, vacancy is usually higher, traffic is just as bad because of fewer roads, and most medical needs above routine are only available in Honolulu.  

Roper hospital, VA medical and City of Charleston are collaborating to build a medical district in downtown Charleston, SC.https://vimeo.com/adamlawtonboozer/review/148943909/8dec57ec92