Although not a necessity, I think it will be a bit of an advantage. 

However, if you have an accepted offer, then an inspection is typically a necessity.  

Seperate LLCs for each person is a necessity. 

I'm in CA too, so its almost becoming a necessity vs a real choice.......See tons of success on BP......and tons of horror stories with OOS..... turnkeys etc..... makes me very hesitant

I questioned the necessity of it and he said that I need it for protection and the homeowner's policy won't work since I'm doing some renovations. 

haha so pool are usually a necessity!

For example, in most states, a minor cannot void a contract for necessities like food, clothing, and lodging.

I bet they are in it 50k on legal fees now its highly complicated Old railroad right away that was bought by the state and now its a state asset were they are making it a bike and walking path and the state it turns out cannot be sued for an easement of necessity.. its quite complicated really at the end of the day its a 500k chunk of dirt they either get me my right of way or cut me a check,Now that I am doing business in your fare state and in Charleston SC that has old old parcels and deeds that go back pre civil war..

If you are renting it out full time, I would think that having an oven is almost a necessity then. 

Anecdotally, while one group has much more money than the other, both exhibit remarkable similarities in irresponsible destructiveness and a necessity for 'parent-like' guidance from me.Because of the future potential of my pond many large investors are pouring a great deal of money into real estate development.