One other adjustment I would like to make that is currently on the lease is the lease says "owner pays water for both units" with me being a single and them being a family I feel it's fair for them to pay for their own water bill because they're naturally going to use a lot more water than me.

I've done this for so long it's second nature. 

It could also be the renewing nature of the non-conforming house that could be turning buyers off. 

As I am starting out, I can´t help but imagine the possibilities of driving forward more natural building (cob, straw bale, hemp, etc.) in regards to investing in real estate.

Some people are just naturally good at it.

This is a natural thing flipping a house as there is possible way to estimate every cost associated with your project.

Because that initial base price sets the amount of the future increases to follow.New Construction On Housing Units May Come To A HaltCalifornia is already an extremely expensive place to build… there’s all kinds of fees, inspections, nature protection, red tape, etc.

Does anyone here have experience investing in or putting together oil and natural gas exploration investments? 

I agree with Daniel - analyize as many deals as you can and eventually it will become second nature. 

It is completely natural to fear the unknowns in life .