[quote=spdrun]$2MM cash – he can have his cake and eat it too. Though agreed about “anywhere but SD” full-time … New Englanders are awesome in that they’re generally friendly, civilized, yet respectful of privacy. Not to mention valuing education.[/quote]
Actually, he needs to seriously consider capital preservation.
By living out of state, he can avoid the inevitable tax grabs that are coming in California and reap the benefits by renting here.