And I don’t know if they’ve ever given up a power they took or a fee they’ve imposed. 

DealMachine is a powerful tool for real estate investors, especially for finding off-market deals through driving for dollars.

Google Operation Chokepoint for just ONE example of what banking regulators do with their massive power.

In addition, I am considering changing my furnaces/boilers to have plug-in cords instead of being hard wired so that if there is a power outage in winter that I could power that heating system with a portable power station.

Today it's called Power Flipper 3X.

There are multiple ways to utilize equity without paying taxes, such as cash-out refinances, HELOCs, and 1031 exchanges, making appreciation a powerful wealth-building tool.Many people lump all of California into one bucket, but it’s a massive state with many distinct markets.

This collaboration could be a powerful learning experience and a stepping stone to success.

Sounds like you are already on the path to being an out of state investor and with the right team that can be powerful.  

I too live in Marin, and feel it is a solid long term market for apprecaition, and utilizing the power of principle reduction.When it comes to refinancing, figure out what the loan costs will be, then divide that buy the monthly savings with the new loan in order to determine how long you have to maintain that loan to break even. 

Storm sewer, storm pond, sewer lines, water access, fire hydrants, public bathrooms, surface coverage, sidewalk or bike paths, setbacks, power lines and right of ways known and unknown, road access, etc.              5.