The amount of people who doesnt even care of what a cautious investor has to say tells me they are with the water up on their neck.  

What would $300k get in your neck of the woods with what sort of return?

There's just never a dull moment in this neck of the woods and I only seeing it getting better.But I'm very happy to know what's going on down south as well.

My wife and I live in your neck of the woods, Aliso Viejo.  

I don't have too much experience with multifamily but would love to hear any thoughts on that strategy in our neck of the woods.

Good afternoon, and welcome to BP.I'm right in your neck of the wood, and I very much agree with you on the diagnosis of the area, with some caveats of course.What is your real estate experience?

(There are a lot of reasons I am on the fence about cryptos, they are essentially fiat too except they don't have the military muscle to back them up).  

We don't need the city breathing down our necks it's just not worth it.However for flooring, framing, drywall, tiling, painting, light carpentry, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and light electrical I honestly don't think you've got to pay a guy twice over just because he's got a license.There is a lot of talent out there and its not always for illegitimate reasons they are lacking in licensure.

In my neck of the woods professional reglazing tub estimates run $600 to $950. 

This neck of the woods is mostly all about cash flow, and long time buy and hold strategies.