I can't tell you how many times I had to move when I was renting because the place got sold. Now I realize that for not much more money, I could have bought something and saved myself the hassle. Don't think that holds true today in the crazy market going on down there. (And here in Sac is awfully crazy, too.)

Unfortunately, I'm out of town so I can't use the guerilla tactics I used to use when looking for rental property there. (I.E. drive around and look for stuff that'll be available SOON -- before anyone else finds out.) Nor do I have the luxury of time. My agent is watching complexes that should be affordable and good to live in, but no one is budging. I may have to #$%^@! rent for a few months, which would really hurt my feelings to have to move twice.