Also, many clients are going to a 1-man office staff that is supplemented with a kiosk.

I believe you can always incorporate various tactics to set your property apart.

if you are looking to get out of the 2nd job and get some time back being a hard money lender or other "money man" part of a deal is about the most passive you can be.  

I work in corporate sales as my W2.

@Melvin List you are definitely a smart man.

He had 20yrs experience in corporations, business management, and now runs a business offering CFO consulting services, accounting, tax advising, and book-keeping. 

Start listening to Podcasts, man!

You’re on the right track. remember the tax man is going to get his.

You need to contact the governing body that has jurisdiction over the zoning laws for either the incorporated or unincorporated of the county or city for the plot you are interested in building on.  

Man being a landlord in California sucks.