Now these to be fair happened in times of economic strife  for me perosnally in CA in 89 to 92  when we had the earth quake and the war and our market went into a very bad recession.. it was not nationwide but specific to Nor Cal....

Hasn't seen one since.Recent reports were that there was an earthquake swarm under Mt.

People is very friendly here; I have never experienced an eviction.5) No need for Earthquake or Tornado insurance; El Paso has been free of those natural events so far.6) I agree with investing in the East side; that is the fastest grow section of the city and since a lot of sales happened around 2005 and 2007; there are a good number of distress properties.I hope this helps.Good luck investing,Jaime

Due note that if you're going to finish the first floor, it's a great time to add earthquake anchor bolts to the foundation if you wish, add drainage to a concrete backyard and garage if there isn't any yet and update/add to the existing plumbing and electrical (also add Ethernet and new cable) before all areas get enclosed with Sheetrock.

The low damage made me feel better about earthquakes on property, but that was a 6.

If was the case you probably wouldn't be having issues with the foundation unless their was an earthquake or some kind of void in the rock.

That is in CA, no earthquake and not in a flood zone.

The neighborhood borders very upscale Miami Shores and rapidly gentrifying Little Haiti.

Do I need separate earthquake insurance in SF?  

Short of this home having "Major" issues, like earthquake damage, cracked foundation or sliding down the hillside, the price is ridiculous for the area.The sale date is set for tomorrow with NO opening bid yet.