There was some sort of State rental assistance, I think, for unwed pregnant mothers.

@Mark Albini Google some of the California projects I'm always seeing on the local news here, you'll see how elaborate they can be, The only ones I'm seeing get done with zoning changes are the ones that have some sort of Non-profit or charitable component.

I am fairly close to wanting to execute and am interested in some sort of live in BRRRR strategy.

Having that sort of liquid money will attract a lot of attention here:)  so maybe go slow but steady and meet in real life , do vetting etc of your PM .. you know what I mean

That will be sorted out in the process of the lawsuit. 

That's sort of funny, sort of a red flag for me. 

The larger strategy for the big income change has sort of been set to the side while I've been in transition.

I agree that the sphere of influence created by going through the degree process and meeting all sorts of folks related to it could be huge for opening doors that may or may not be missed without it.

Another unfortunate situation with a lot of these sorts of tenants is that they are "judgment proof", meaning, even if you were to sue them for damages, they do not make sufficient income or have sufficient assets to collect on your judgment.

And even if it were stunning newer granite of quartzite, removing installed granite is difficult and usually will crack as it is glued down with some sort of caulk.