So I guess the biggest questions for BP nation now are:-Do I have a case against the plumber and should I be thinking about suing him in small claims for my losses (essentially my insurance deductible)? 

As for your rights, there is no national law on this any more, it's state specific as to reuired notices to end your tenancy....some where from 30-90 days.  

The national average was 10%.  

Looks interesting, are they doing those loans for foreign nationals with money in companies but no W2?

@Belinda Lopez  I have a great probate attorney contact that made one our transactions in National City go for easy.  

I would consider @Russell Brazil to have far better insight on the matter both locally and nationally so maybe he can share his opinion. 

However the past 20 years of data that includes probably the most significant national housing decline that we will probably see in our lifetimes suggests that over any 5+ year period, a well bought Bay Area property will appreciate.

Duke and UNC are some of the top universities in the nation as well.

Here in RI, it is National Grid.  

I deal with many foreign nationals and have a number of good contacts that can help you with all aspects of your ownership of a vacation home from a property manager to filing U.S. tax returns.