I totally agree, I have never been bored in Costa Rica (my profile pic is my girlfriend and I surfing in Nosara) and I really like your perspective!

@Bryon Andrews was spot on in his advice too - do some Zillow and FB Marketplace surfing every few weeks to see what rents in the blocks near your property have been renting for recently, and track how those fluctuate over time for a few months.  

Who knows, maybe there is a state that can parallel the great weather in California, the five-star restaurants in Napa Valley, the geographical diversity, the rich ethnic influences, the skiing and surfing all in the same day and somehow, have no homeless people.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy surfing and learning new instruments.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Though I can also happily talk BJJ, surfing and anything outdoors with a beverage in hand until dawn!

The only extra pay for guests is the surf-rider.

SpaceX now has a rocket testing center right outside of Waco, Amazon is currently building a huge distribution center in Waco, and BSR Surf Resort & Cable Park built the #1 wave pool and cable park in the world, making Waco an international surf and wakeboard destination.  

Outside of real estate, I enjoy snowboarding, rock climbing, surfing, and recently obtained my private pilot certificate.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

The 15-year period of cheap money on which every US real estate investor has surfed is over.

If you surf through the forums you'll get a bunch of good nuggets from conversations.