[quote=unnamed0404]
In regards to rent vs own, I know that I would probably be able to pay slightly less to rent (1400 vs 1500-1600 to buy) at venetian ( I have enough for 20% down), but thats only a hundred or 2 more, and at least I’d be building equity and getting some more tax deductions right? The rent seems to be going up too.[/quote]

If you have the 20% down then the calculation changes quite a bit. Then you’re only looking at the couple hundred dollars more to buy vs rent. Obviously UTC will have UCSD so there’s always going to be people to rent too, well at least as long as there isn’t some kind of pop in student loan financing. I guess the biggest thing to worry about would be what kind of shape is the HOA in for the complex you want to buy in. Last thing you want is a special easement for $10K because of some kind of neglected building maintenance.