[quote=The-Shoveler]You are probably looking in a coastal area, maybe look further inland (or maybe further north).
Don’t be too picky.
The reality is not everyone can fit into the most desirable areas. it is just not really a possibility.
Even though the planners have grand plans for high density development I would not hold my breath (or future).[/quote]Agree with Shoveler here, kev. I distinctly remember finding you a couple of well-built 1400-1600 sf active SFR listings in Buena Park on this forum a few years back. One was extremely well-located, methinks, because it was situated within a 5-6 minute walk from a major hospital and the second one had a HUGE backyard, IIRC, but you didn’t care for either of them, stating they had “too much work” (neither had MR or HOA). Sure . . . you probably would have had to get stickers from the city for any vehicles you chose to park on the street as a resident there, but still . . . these charming ranchettes had location, location, location (esp the one close to the hospital).
Because you have been “fence sitting” during the ensuing years, you have now likely been “priced out” of lowly “working class” Buena Park with its older but well-built stock of SFRs. I am now suggesting to you to try shopping over in the armpits of Fullerton and Placencia for SFRs and Yorba Linda or Brea for condos (you’re likely priced out of SFRs in those cities). Brea is, by far, the most “upscale” of the four cities, IMO but you will likely have to purchase a condo there (w/HOA dues). Of course, you will be spending a minimum of $175 month on electricity just to run the necessary A/C over in that neck of the woods and that is just for a condo.
Otherwise, you need to head on back to the likes of Buena Park and keep your eyes peeled for any prospective gut/remodels . . . that is . . . if there are any left which aren’t snapped up by cash investors before they hit the MLS :=0
I also think you should focus on buying your own residence and forget about being a RE investor for the time being.
