[golfproz]

Lotta benz bashing. I have 2 MBs and have not had a problem with either. My 2006 ML350 is just about to clock over 100k and so far no real issues (other than it goes through lights faster than any car I’ve owned). My wifes 2010 E350 has been rock solid so far but then again it’s got less than 30K on it so time will tell. But so far I have give them solid marks.

I test drove all the cars you mentioned before buying the E350 (We were actually looking at the smaller cars but at the last minute my wife decided she wanted a bigger car). The Audi did not drive like a high end car. It bored me to tears. The G37 also did not quite have the feel of the German cars. Although I was tempted by the price. At the end of the year you can buy these WAY below sticker. The benz and the beemer were very similar and I could have gone either way. we liked the styling of the Benz better. Oh and the fact we blew up a tranny on one Beemer test drive did not exactly fill my wife with confidence. The benz is the most expensive when comparing similar features. The free maint on the beemer will save you about $1000 to $1500 over the benz ($250 to $350 per service, every $13k miles). Test drive them and pick the one YOU like the best (and can afford).

[golfproz]

I would not expect much in the way of price gains in the IE for at least a decade. The IE was the most bubble inflated area in SoCal. Hell they were selling tract homes in MoVal at the peak for $700k! Now those are going for $250k. I have two rentals out there and they are both making some nice money for me. If you look carefully and pick up the right house in the right area you can do well. San Jacinto and Hemet are not the “right areas”. They are just too far out. Stick to Riverside or Moreno Valley. Even Perris is borderline too far out in the sticks. You can easily pick up an older 3/2 (late 80’s house) for under $150k that will rent for $1500/mo if it’s in a decent area and is in decent shape. The problem has been the competition for the properties at the low end. There’s a LOT of investor action for the good ones.

[golfproz]

I would not expect much in the way of price gains in the IE for at least a decade. The IE was the most bubble inflated area in SoCal. Hell they were selling tract homes in MoVal at the peak for $700k! Now those are going for $250k. I have two rentals out there and they are both making some nice money for me. If you look carefully and pick up the right house in the right area you can do well. San Jacinto and Hemet are not the “right areas”. They are just too far out. Stick to Riverside or Moreno Valley. Even Perris is borderline too far out in the sticks. You can easily pick up an older 3/2 (late 80’s house) for under $150k that will rent for $1500/mo if it’s in a decent area and is in decent shape. The problem has been the competition for the properties at the low end. There’s a LOT of investor action for the good ones.

[golfproz]

I would not expect much in the way of price gains in the IE for at least a decade. The IE was the most bubble inflated area in SoCal. Hell they were selling tract homes in MoVal at the peak for $700k! Now those are going for $250k. I have two rentals out there and they are both making some nice money for me. If you look carefully and pick up the right house in the right area you can do well. San Jacinto and Hemet are not the “right areas”. They are just too far out. Stick to Riverside or Moreno Valley. Even Perris is borderline too far out in the sticks. You can easily pick up an older 3/2 (late 80’s house) for under $150k that will rent for $1500/mo if it’s in a decent area and is in decent shape. The problem has been the competition for the properties at the low end. There’s a LOT of investor action for the good ones.

[golfproz]

I would not expect much in the way of price gains in the IE for at least a decade. The IE was the most bubble inflated area in SoCal. Hell they were selling tract homes in MoVal at the peak for $700k! Now those are going for $250k. I have two rentals out there and they are both making some nice money for me. If you look carefully and pick up the right house in the right area you can do well. San Jacinto and Hemet are not the “right areas”. They are just too far out. Stick to Riverside or Moreno Valley. Even Perris is borderline too far out in the sticks. You can easily pick up an older 3/2 (late 80’s house) for under $150k that will rent for $1500/mo if it’s in a decent area and is in decent shape. The problem has been the competition for the properties at the low end. There’s a LOT of investor action for the good ones.

[golfproz]

I would not expect much in the way of price gains in the IE for at least a decade. The IE was the most bubble inflated area in SoCal. Hell they were selling tract homes in MoVal at the peak for $700k! Now those are going for $250k. I have two rentals out there and they are both making some nice money for me. If you look carefully and pick up the right house in the right area you can do well. San Jacinto and Hemet are not the “right areas”. They are just too far out. Stick to Riverside or Moreno Valley. Even Perris is borderline too far out in the sticks. You can easily pick up an older 3/2 (late 80’s house) for under $150k that will rent for $1500/mo if it’s in a decent area and is in decent shape. The problem has been the competition for the properties at the low end. There’s a LOT of investor action for the good ones.

[golfproz]

not enough info. The size of the kitchen, the quality of the cabinets, granite and appliances can vary wildly. I did a total remodel on my rental for $8k with everything you mention. I got a quote for my own house and it was $65k for everything I wanted. I did both bathrooms myself on my rental and those cost $2000 each but I did not replace the tub or toilet. That was just flooring, paint, fixtures and new vanities, I did resurface the tub/shower enclosures.

[golfproz]

not enough info. The size of the kitchen, the quality of the cabinets, granite and appliances can vary wildly. I did a total remodel on my rental for $8k with everything you mention. I got a quote for my own house and it was $65k for everything I wanted. I did both bathrooms myself on my rental and those cost $2000 each but I did not replace the tub or toilet. That was just flooring, paint, fixtures and new vanities, I did resurface the tub/shower enclosures.

[golfproz]

not enough info. The size of the kitchen, the quality of the cabinets, granite and appliances can vary wildly. I did a total remodel on my rental for $8k with everything you mention. I got a quote for my own house and it was $65k for everything I wanted. I did both bathrooms myself on my rental and those cost $2000 each but I did not replace the tub or toilet. That was just flooring, paint, fixtures and new vanities, I did resurface the tub/shower enclosures.

[golfproz]

not enough info. The size of the kitchen, the quality of the cabinets, granite and appliances can vary wildly. I did a total remodel on my rental for $8k with everything you mention. I got a quote for my own house and it was $65k for everything I wanted. I did both bathrooms myself on my rental and those cost $2000 each but I did not replace the tub or toilet. That was just flooring, paint, fixtures and new vanities, I did resurface the tub/shower enclosures.

[golfproz]

not enough info. The size of the kitchen, the quality of the cabinets, granite and appliances can vary wildly. I did a total remodel on my rental for $8k with everything you mention. I got a quote for my own house and it was $65k for everything I wanted. I did both bathrooms myself on my rental and those cost $2000 each but I did not replace the tub or toilet. That was just flooring, paint, fixtures and new vanities, I did resurface the tub/shower enclosures.

[golfproz]

One of those “misunderstood” pitbulls killed his owners 2 year old last week in San Berdu. There’s just no reason to have a dog that can eat your children or someone else’s childern.

[golfproz]

One of those “misunderstood” pitbulls killed his owners 2 year old last week in San Berdu. There’s just no reason to have a dog that can eat your children or someone else’s childern.

[golfproz]

One of those “misunderstood” pitbulls killed his owners 2 year old last week in San Berdu. There’s just no reason to have a dog that can eat your children or someone else’s childern.

[golfproz]

One of those “misunderstood” pitbulls killed his owners 2 year old last week in San Berdu. There’s just no reason to have a dog that can eat your children or someone else’s childern.

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