$500k and 33years old, when is enough enough?

[an]

[quote=outtamojo]”Most people who want to buy in SD and raise a family do not care about the beach (or the freaking weather)”

<-------opinion, not fact- especially in my case.[/quote] Definitely opinion, not fact, especially for me too. I tried to find jobs in other cities. Went there for interviews and couldn't wait to get home to SD. I can't leave this weather, no matter how much I try. BTW, you ask for examples of house <$225k, here's one: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Chula-Vista/398-Montcalm-St-91911/home/6188766
The schools are alright in this area. Not the best but not the worse either, just average. Crime rate isn't all horrible either: http://www.clrsearch.com/91911_Demographics/Crime_Statistics.

At $130k, if you can scrape together $26k for the down payment, your monthly payment is only $526-550, depending on interest rate. I think you can afford that on single income working minimum wage job.

[jpinpb]

At one time I toyed w/New Mexcio. I visited Taos. Knew some people that were living off the grid. Can get by very cheaply. Live a very simple life and not having live around work. Though the winters are cold, they get more sunlight than coastal SD. Sometimes I still think about it. Haven’t been there in about 10 years, so probably has changed quite a bit. Very unspoiled. Great outdoors.

[jpinpb]

At one time I toyed w/New Mexcio. I visited Taos. Knew some people that were living off the grid. Can get by very cheaply. Live a very simple life and not having live around work. Though the winters are cold, they get more sunlight than coastal SD. Sometimes I still think about it. Haven’t been there in about 10 years, so probably has changed quite a bit. Very unspoiled. Great outdoors.

[jpinpb]

At one time I toyed w/New Mexcio. I visited Taos. Knew some people that were living off the grid. Can get by very cheaply. Live a very simple life and not having live around work. Though the winters are cold, they get more sunlight than coastal SD. Sometimes I still think about it. Haven’t been there in about 10 years, so probably has changed quite a bit. Very unspoiled. Great outdoors.

[jpinpb]

At one time I toyed w/New Mexcio. I visited Taos. Knew some people that were living off the grid. Can get by very cheaply. Live a very simple life and not having live around work. Though the winters are cold, they get more sunlight than coastal SD. Sometimes I still think about it. Haven’t been there in about 10 years, so probably has changed quite a bit. Very unspoiled. Great outdoors.

[jpinpb]

At one time I toyed w/New Mexcio. I visited Taos. Knew some people that were living off the grid. Can get by very cheaply. Live a very simple life and not having live around work. Though the winters are cold, they get more sunlight than coastal SD. Sometimes I still think about it. Haven’t been there in about 10 years, so probably has changed quite a bit. Very unspoiled. Great outdoors.

[Coronita]

Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.

[Coronita]

Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.

[Coronita]

Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.

[Coronita]

Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.

[Coronita]

Well it could be worse…You could be living in the Bay Area….

1900sqft shack in Mountain View that is termite infested, needs repiping, and 50+ years old will set you back $1+million.

[moneymaker]

At minimum wage,$16k a year, how long do you think it would take to save $26k? Or in other words I don’t think so. What about closing costs,taxes,insurance? Anyone making minimum wage CANNOT by themselves buy a home, and keep it, in San Diego! Not without some form of government assistance.

[moneymaker]

At minimum wage,$16k a year, how long do you think it would take to save $26k? Or in other words I don’t think so. What about closing costs,taxes,insurance? Anyone making minimum wage CANNOT by themselves buy a home, and keep it, in San Diego! Not without some form of government assistance.

[moneymaker]

At minimum wage,$16k a year, how long do you think it would take to save $26k? Or in other words I don’t think so. What about closing costs,taxes,insurance? Anyone making minimum wage CANNOT by themselves buy a home, and keep it, in San Diego! Not without some form of government assistance.

[moneymaker]

At minimum wage,$16k a year, how long do you think it would take to save $26k? Or in other words I don’t think so. What about closing costs,taxes,insurance? Anyone making minimum wage CANNOT by themselves buy a home, and keep it, in San Diego! Not without some form of government assistance.

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