[quote=FlyerInHi] . . . Over the years, I know a few people who sold and left California. They are now unable to return.[/quote]
I know more than a few people (even SD natives who are now senior citizens) who moved out of state after retiring in their 50’s and cannot now return even to their old “working-class” home turf in CA.
This is the main reason why I will “retire” in CA. I’m just not sure exactly where yet, and may have to lease my home for 1-2 years and lease elsewhere in the state before I make that decision.
FIH, you are a SD native and still have relative(s) in SD, no? I feel you may still be young enough to return to CA and buy a home for yourself.