Consider duplexes or triplexes that can help offset your mortgage and provide steady income while you figure things out.

It could EASILY be outlawed the next day with no grandfathering.

Yes, I believe you are entitled to the EMD back as the seller didn't provide you with marketable title.4.

If you are hiring a legal licensed contractor , he will provide you with a contract . 

This is all a safety net for landlords to not have any liability from a tenant if they are providing false information.

The Amount of information he provides for FREE is literally priceless!

It currently has a renewed leased tenant for a year @$1400 a month (the owner of the property rented it out to workers at an under-market rate but could easily get $1500-1700).

Provided you are sticking to the letter and spirity of your rental agreement, you have to set boundaries People that get indignant over you setting boundaries are not worth worried about. 

These options could provide flexibility with your upfront costs and monthly payments.Expand Your Search Radius or Property Type:If you’re set on a single-family home, you might find more affordable options by expanding your search to nearby areas in San Diego County or by considering properties that need a little TLC.Partnerships:Partnering with another investor or family member might be a way to pool resources for a purchase.

@Phil SheltonYou would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quicklyIn some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut