If you had 4 young kids, $2M, and wanted an acre…

[scaredyclassic]

looking about temecula, i don’t think the houses look that much nicer from 1 million to million. id save a million and just pay 1 million.

[scaredyclassic]

also keep in mind. 4 young kids tuition could be 750k in 20 y at uc.

buy a house for a million. put a million aside for school…

[earlyretirement]

[quote=squat250]also keep in mind. 4 young kids tuition could be 750k in 20 y at uc.

buy a house for a million. put a million aside for school…[/quote]

Yep. I have two young kids and I’m budgeting half a million bucks + for their college tuition by the time they enter college. Sad to think about spending that kind of money on a college education.

I self financed college through working and college loans. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone let alone my kids.

[flyer]

I’m sure they’ve also considered the millions they may need for retirement, healthcare, and to help their kids buy houses, and, and, and.

As many have said–it’s all relative. For us, several million will go a long way–others need tens of millions.

In the end, none of us can take it with us, so we might as well enjoy it while we’re here–then pass it on. We have very strong spiritual beliefs, so we realize we’re just passing through anyway.

[jstoesz]

Have you thought of the central coast? San luis obispo feels like how California should be. Friendly, stress free with beauty and an abundance of recreation. It doesn’t have the uppity so cal vibe of santa barbara. Also, better weather than anywhere in San Diego. You could also buy much more than two acres, and they may even come with vines. There is no finer place in the country, I am convinced of it.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=jstoesz]Have you thought of the central coast? San luis obispo feels like how California should be. Friendly, stress free with beauty and an abundance of recreation. It doesn’t have the uppity so cal vibe of santa barbara. Also, better weather than anywhere in San Diego. You could also buy much more than two acres, and they may even come with vines. There is no finer place in the country, I am convinced of it.[/quote]

Good suggestion jstoesz. I thought of that area as well. Outside of SLO, I’m fairly certain one can raise chickens and other farm animals, as well.

Kishy (if you ever check back in), the beaches outside of SLO (Pismo/Avila Beach) are VERY “low key” compared to more urban parts of CA.

jstoesz, just an FYI that it’s almost ski season again! I hope you’re able to find a little sledding hill in MN to amuse yourself with! You might have to end up using your plane tix for Reno … just to get the same fix you drove <45 mins for last season :=0

[Anonymous]

I would strongly consider you taking a look at Carpinteria. Large lots available, rural vibe, and much less congested relative to SD. Does not have the SB, “let me check on my trust fund balance” attitude. The public schools are not top tier, but there are many excellent private ones to choose from. Montecito is also nice, but uber-expensive and has been invaded by Hollywood the last ten years.

[flyer]

Calabasas–near Malibu, and Morro Bay on the Central Coast–are also great. Have family in both locations, and visit often.

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