Each unit is two-bed one bath, but the second bedroom is only accessible either through the first bedroom or through the hallway off of the stairs (indoors, but outside the unit). 

I have 15 years experience as a Project Manager building Multi- Family projects anywhere from 9 unit town homes, 200 mid rise projects, to 400 unit Garden Style developments on previously undeveloped land.

Each unit is two-bed one bath, but the second bedroom is only accessible either through the first bedroom or through the hallway off of the stairs (indoors, but outside the unit).

However, due to Prop 10 and peak purchase prices, I am considering to diversify to other areas and style of investments.

And the caps on a cottage style roof, and not sliding off with a 18' drop.

Older style mixes with some added sand works best.Outside of that, if you really needed to, you could replace sections with cement block or poured cement.As long as the walls are true and not leaning or bulging, then it's just a matter of maintenance on the mortar from time to time.

I have never been a fan of butcher block, but realize its coming back in style so am leaning that way.

I envisioned a neighborhood of 30-40 of these 1920-1940 pier and beam style homes.

I looked at a single story 4/2 ranch style home with a garage that is currently listed at $89.9k, and was originally listed at $100k.

The look i was going for was an industrial loft style.