[aigel]

Sounds good Dave! I would still recommend a trial phase in terms of real estate. I know several people moving, witth the same cons for California, who were ready to come back a few years later. One thing people don't see going in is the lack of jobs in a lot of these areas. Once you lose the one that brings you there, options may be limited.

Don't know your situation but real estate in TN is so much cheaper you should be able to buy a house from scratch - at least a decent starter home - and keep the California one until yore sure ...

Keep us posted on the adventure and good luck!

G