So, I could walk upstairs and dig out all the links and contacts and web sites for the research I did on self storage and post it here for you.... but I just sat down, opened an adult beverage, I'm lazy, and besides searching Google for all this will be half of the fun.

I'm currently a freelance designer, and I have a lot of extra time that I'd love to devote to this.

A licensed Architect in CA could probably design this for you and also add structural information that the GC can follow. 

Retirement accounts are designed to be invested passively.

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On top of all this, my wife got her real estate license in September (to help with costs, speed, etc) and has helped 13 families and counting purchase their dream homes…many who see properties with changes they want to make, she now has the knowledge to give design ideas & approximate costs and her clients LOVE that!

With each of those cards mentioned you might want different text or designs. 

Other items to consider:- Income or loss from operations in an OZ is taxed normally- An OZ is a lower income census tract designated by each states Governor.

@Robert SchumacherI will leave the color choice to the professional designers.

In my non-attorney way of thinking, if you participated in the construction/design and had your crew doing some work, it might be a stretch, but I'd consider a mechanic's lien.Is the 'IOU' they gave you in the proper form of a promissory note?