Now battle royal ensued for a decade to get the Casino approved.. and it finally was and was built.. its the largest Indian casino in Northern CA and its within 1 hour of the North Bay and SF and of course in the Sonoma Wine country.

A lot of weddings, wine tasting adventures and private events that cater to that crowd.

The updated, spacious and well-appointed Chef’s kitchen includes 42” steel gloss thermoform upper cabinets, under cabinet lighting, soft close, dove tailed drawers, spice drawer and cookware pullouts, stainless steel double ovens, 36” KitchenAid induction cooktop, wine fridge and large quartz island perfect for entertaining or as a landing area for after school homework!

Getting the projects financed may be a challenge as @Nicola Rutherford mentioned.

I love visiting CA - the weather, food scene, wine, etc etc, but I couldn't imagine moving there from a financial perspective.

Initially going to be buy&hold, although a friend who was stopping by and watching the whole house renovation (and drinking all my wine) offered to buy it cash when done.

Hi Nicolas, from what I understand from your post you stated that you will not have any financial risk in this deal other than your time and effort due to OPM, correct? 

Nicolas, while the second mortgage is typically wiped by a first position foreclosure, you should check with your local real estate attorney.

They must have had tomato sauce and red wine sitting in the sink for long periods.

Of course Nicolas.