Yes, it seems like everyone out there has to rely on their cars to do anything. Not sure if we could take that kind of solitude. Please let us know how you acclimate, and if you find a way around the social scene.

We have alot of friends, but the closest are 15 minute drives (off of Camino Del Sur). So we will have to rely on that for now.

How do you deal with the lack of neighbors for kids, though (assuming you have kids)?

We love RSF and O’hain, but are trying to come to terms with the fact that there is no “neighborhood” there.

While we don’t ever see ourselves buying tract McMansions on tiny lots (yuck!), we like something in between that and what you have.

Do you ever feel lonely out there?

The old used Mercedes costs a fortune to fix. Might make the new Lexus hybrid worth leasing.

It wouldn’t take more than $100k to update it to the style we want.

Although by RSF standards, one neighbor is a bit close, we still can’t see their house unless we try hard. After living all my life knowing what time my neighbor leaves for work in the morning, it’s nice not to hear anything nowadays.

So don’t be afraid to battle flippers…just do your homework and watch them get bummed when end users begin invading their turf!!!
clearfund | March 9th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
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Exactly. This is why I’d love to see Jim’s idea take off. It would kill the flippers in an instant, and real homeowners would finally be able to buy homes where they could raise their families and fix them up to their own liking — without having to pad the pockets of parasitic flippers.

CV turns me off. RSF, however, rawrrrrr.

Most buyers aren’t familiar with repairing/improving a house, and won’t get out of their car when they see a 1970’s ranch that needs total overhaul.