Walker,Since you would be renting the building to a Business (or Non-Profit) as apposed to individual renters I would check with your agent to make sure the current coverage will allow that use.  

We understand that we'll need to use a local bank to obtain non-conventional financing as well as putting more than customary down.   

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

If you have a house in the hood, it's a good way to mitigate risk of non payment.

They seem very similar in that they handle emergency and non-emergency maintenance calls and, critically, even dispatch contractors/service-people with minimal intervention from me.

I've read/heard it somewhere that you should just refer to it as an additional deposit so that you can use the funds for non-pet related matters if the issue comes up and the normal deposit funds have been depleted. 

For non rural ppl have other options FHA, local lenders etc.2 Yes a Minimum credit score for any lender will be required.

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

I second the involving an expert, especially in CA.

It's generally cheaper to non-renew someone if they stop paying than to try and evict them.