Do you think it's worth it to pay $350k-400k for 2bed 2ba condo in San Diego, CA??
469274
Not even close.  I know the market there, so I can easily assume that at that price it is a pretty small condo and probably not in the absolute best neighborhood.  I lived in San Diego my entire life and never thought I would leave.  The excessive cost of houseing there has made me rethink that and since I moved to the central valley 1 1/2 years ago I have learned I will never go back.  That place is just not worth the money they want for it.
115036
I can only talk about Arbonne... it is possible but like any business that is legitimate... it takes time.  You have to invest time into ANY business to realize any long term profit.  Everyone's version of PAY ENOUGH TO LIVE ON is different.  If you live in California $35,000 won't go as far as if you live in South Dakota.  Look at the business plan before investing any time or money.
1006007
We have several of these in the Bay Area.  They range from very small, moderate prices to high end.  I'm married and trying to start a family, so this would not appeal to me.  However, if I were single, I would be very interested in the high end type.  The one around here has apartments for rent and condos for sale.  The shopping center has mostly high end shops (Tommy Bahama, Furla, Diesel, etc.), restaurants, bars, a hotel, and a movie theater.  I would expect this type of community to appeal to single, professionals with fairly high income.
681355
I grew up in HB, live in Costa Mesa and work in OC... Are you looking for a rental or purchase?\n\nDrop me an e-mail and I can refer you to a couple of good agents I have known for years, no hitch other than a thank you if it works out. \n\nKevin\nKruorock@firstratelending.com
229432
that is going to be a challenge...most apartments in that area run between $1,500 and $2000 a month...the only way you are going to get rent of that kind is to move to San Bernardino County and commute to school, or share an appartment with other people
61705
In Chicago - 200K -400K for a nice condo.\n\nOutside of Chicago in the Burbs' 200K-400K for a huge house.
74916
I am trying to figure out this myself, except in South Florida. I think if you can afford a place that you plan on living in for several years it is worth buying, it probably won't be that much more than the rent you are paying and you'll be building equity. Unless of course you are in my situation and living rent free or have very cheap rent. Then you just have to decide if you are living cheaply enough that you can save more than the house would have gone up. Probably around 10% of the value of the house per year. So if you are thinking about buying a 200,000 place you would have to save more than 20,000, but who knows real estate might go up more or less...\n\nIt's a very hard decision!
1056541
Not sure, but............\n\nKeep in mind...........\n\nTimes and markets are changing!\n\nIn California with average homes selling well over $500,000, a 20% decline is $100,000! In any market 'timing is everything'! So, could you afford a loss of 25% of your investment all because of poor timing???\n\nThis last up cycle was 10 years in many parts of the country. The downcycle now started in CA, Wash DC, NYC, Vegas and other hot areas of the past are all soft and getting softer.\n\nFrom 1990 to 1996, the average home in San Diego lost 20% of its' value! The cycle we are now enterng looks like it could well exceed that on the downside!\n\nWith all the 100% financing, interest only loans, EZ qualifing etc...even a slight decline will cause many to be unable to sell for the amount due on their loans!\n\nFor some great 'insider' articles on the San Diego real estate market, which I believe will apply to any of the hot real estate markets of the past five years.....visit:\n\nTimes and markets are changing!\n\nIn California with average homes selling well over $500,000, a 20% decline is $100,000! In any market 'timing is everything'! So, could you afford a loss of 25% of your investment all because of poor timing???\n\nThis last up cycle was 10 years in many parts of the country. The downcycle now started in CA, Wash DC, NYC, Vegas and other hot areas of the past are all soft and getting softer.\n\nFrom 1990 to 1996, the average home in San Diego lost 20% of its' value! The cycle we are now enterng looks like it could well exceed that on the downside!\n\nWith all the 100% financing, interest only loans, EZ qualifing etc...even a slight decline will cause many to be unable to sell for the amount due on their loans!\n\nFor some great 'insider' articles on the San Diego real estate market, which I believe will apply to any of the hot real estate markets of the past five years.....visit:\n\nhttp://sandiegofsbo.blogspot.com\nhttp://www.brokerforyou.com/blogger/index.html\nhttp://www.brokerforyou.com\nhttp://www.san-diego-for-sale-by-owner.com\nhttp://www.la-jolla-ca-del-mar-san-diego-real-estate-encinitas-california.us\nhttp://www.la-jolla-real-estate.info\nhttp://san-diego-coastal-real-estate.blogspot.com\nhttp://sandiegofsbo.blogspot.com\nhttp://downtown-san-diego-real-estate-views.blogspot.com\nhttp://www.poway-real-estate.info\nhttp://www.del-mar-real-estate.info\nhttp://www.la-jolla-real-estate.info\nhttp://www.los-angeles-real-estate-brokers.com\nhttp://www.san-jose-real-estate-brokers.com\nhttp://www.orange-county-real-estate-brokers.com\nhttp://www.san-francisco-real-estate-brokers.com\nhttp://www.sacramento-real-estate-broker.com
699190
No, they are overpriced. Trump is selling you the condo at prices that are double or even triple for the area. You are buying a name. The assessments we'll be high as well. Consider what you can get elsewhere. Trump properties are for people who won't leave for a while.
255902
Well, it depends on the area you're looking at, square footage, # of bathrooms.  I know that condos are going from $200,000 and up.  I'd say a 3 bedroom, gated community, and a garage would put you close to or even over $240,000.  But again the area you would want makes a big difference.
918499
You are in idiot.  You are acting like you have a solid asset for sale.  I would rather buy an apartment building that was built on quick sand, and built on a fault line and built in a hurricane zone.  To me that seems like a more solid asset.\n\nGood luck.
811130
DON'T CHOOSE ONE THAT YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IN PERSON!   There are several apartments around CP's back gate that do military discounts and are close to base but are in bad neighborhoods.  The apartments are pretty expensive for what BAH is.  Up to an e-5 get $1275 per month for BAH.  The apartments in the bad neighborhoods run about $800-$900 per month but for a decent apartment you will be paying at least $1200 per month.  Vista, San Marcos, Carlsbad, and Encinitas are other towns close but you really should see the place before you sign a lease.  I don't know if you against living on base but they have recently remodeled nearly all the housing on base from Jr. enlisted to officers.  They are under private management now and are sooo much nicer!  I think all the housing areas have a club house and swimming pool.  The waiting lists are usually quoted much longer than it actually takes.  Oh, and it kinda depends where on base you work.  If you happened to be at SOI it is better to live near San Clemente.  Cost of living is a bit higher there though.  Hope this helps!
19072
6 months ago I moved to Nebraska from California, if you can believe that.\n\nI actually love it here and am SO glad I made the move.  Let me tell you why.\n\nCost of living.  Here you can buy a gorgeous 5-bedroom house, almost a mansion, for under $300K.  In San Diego the same house would cost almost a million dollars.\n\nQuality of life.  In San Diego I was constantly stressed for money and felt like I lived in an over-populated area.  Everywhere you go there are people swarming like bees.  Not so in the Midwest.  Here you can drive down a road or walk through a shopping mall and it just feels right.  Less people, less congestion, less traffic.\n\nDon't think that there is nothing to do out here.  I live in Omaha and it's a HUGE restaurant city.  People here LOVE to eat out and there is a great restaurant on every corner.  And they are affordable!  Music is big in Omaha too.  The local music scene is big and growing.  Lots of great local bands are from here, including The Faint and Cursive.\n\nThings cost less!  I used to spend $2500 a month just to get by in San Diego.  Here my basic bills are under $1600.  My rent in San Diego for a tiny 1 bedroom apartment in a nice area of town was $1400.  Ridiculous!  Here I pay $900 and I live in a 1500 square foot two bedroom condo with garage in the best part of town.\n\nBottom line - I love the Midwest now, and I came from Southern California!  Consider it.
1162433
$300/ sq foot in San Diego.
274887
first see what the condominuim home owner requirement are..\nthey may have restrictions.\n\nalso if the condo is financed check with your loan officer if there are any restrictions..\n\ntry live deals on the net...i like it.\nand if you find a buyer without a realtor, have an escow company and realistate lawyer do the paper work and distribe the moneys accordingly.\nor\ninterview realtors and get one that specializes in town houses and comdominiums...\n\nor just sell it to me for a dollar!!!!
466912
We have lived in South Dakota and Iowa.  You can get really nice houses for a great price.  My parents just sold their nice 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, huge walk-in closets, beautiful woodwork, hardwood floor home for $80,000!!!  They refinished all the floors, and did tons of work on it.  It was gorgeous, and I don't know where else you could find a house like that for such an amazing price.  That was near Yankton, South Dakota.
502499
Just to let you know it gets really expensive military housing might be a very good idea if you don't have a lot of money, I married a guy in the navy when he was stationed there and we found the smallest studio in kailua for $1000!  It was a room and a bathroom, with a shower a 2' sq.  And Kailua is one of the more expensive places to live I assume your stationed on KMCBH, my friend had military housing on the base and it was a nice apartment.