u/BizzyHaze

Thinking of renting a tiny home there, but notice lotta strung out people on the streets. Do homes get broken into a lot?

Thinking of getting a place in Clairemont but it backs up partially against Tecolote (which is HQ for coyote activity). I have a 15lb poodle and I'm anxious about her getting snatched up - what are some tips to minimize this? If I'm always with her in the yard (smallish yard) would a coyote still try and jump in?

Thinking of buying some land and getting a modular home installed on it. Anybody have some reliable leads for companies in So Cal that do this? Google searches seem to turn up a lot of sites with scammy vibes and no pricing info. Thanks

So I went to an open house that had several agents all in same office as the listing agent (all there to recruit clients I assume). House was a flip and I suspect listing agent was also owner. I was interested in making an offer. House was deliberately underpriced for attention. I asked how much the seller really wanted (20 percent above ask) and i offered that with no contingencies outside inspection. Two days later I get a high pressure phone call with this realtor and the listing agent (again, same office) stating that they will make a decision tonight and an offer came in 25 percent above ask ("blew yours outta the water" - appealing to a sense of competition), I said I'm not comfortable going up but to contact me if things fall through with that offer. A week later I see the house still up and with an upcoming open house, texted the agent "Hey. Just seeing what's going on with the house, did you accept an offer" - secretly hoping the other offer fell through, and agent never replied. Are they pissed I didn't go up? Seems unprofessional to ghost me like that. The agent was so nice and responsive before, guess that was a phony display for the $$$.

I've owned my current home for 9 years and would like to move. I have 450k of appreciation in equity since buying the home. I plan on using this to buy another house but will I have to be taxed capital gains on it? I'm single so I guess the exception is 250k, leaving me with taxes on 200k (or about 40k)? That is really gonna put a dent in my purchasing power for the next home.

Looking at houses, could someone tell me the differences in these neighborhoods? Specifically West Clairemont. Dont care about schools, just have a dog so which would be a better neighborhood for walking and general safety. I will be working in Point Loma for commuting input. Thanks