Expecting pretty typical yields this year (4-6 tons/acre in VSP/premium acreage; 6-10+ tons/acre in 4th leaf high wire before thinning that down to 5-6 tons so they can focus on vegetative growth for one more year).

Let's just say he is extremely valuable, reliable and versatile.

Can you clear some vegetation from the lakeside while leaving a buffer between the spaces? 

I've seen restrictions for water rights, what improvements can be done on a property, how much natural vegetation has to be in place and other things like that.

If the vegetable boxes are completely on your land, I would put a fence and leave them.

I'd start with handymen (we've run across a few that were way more talented and versatile than I realized) to knock out as much of the little stuff as I could (painting, tiling, light electrical and plumbing, cabinet/countertop replacement, knocking down and putting up walls, etc.). 

What I have learned is that versatility is the key of getting a good deal in LA.

I eat very cheap food ( Canned food & frozen vegetables), i live in my dads house so i don't have to pay rent, i just help with water, electricity bills, buy my own food, help doing tasks in the house.In two years i managed to save 30 000K.The most important part ( you will understand later), is that i miss Europe freedom, since i moved to the US, i feel like there is less freedom here, less rights citizens & worker rights, less protection in jobs, extremely expensive medicine, extremely expensive insurance ect. 

The HELOC adds a lot more versatility because you're essentially turning the equity into a credit card that you can use and pay back as you see fit, but it still will take a while.  

I pay $28/sf for granite, it is black/white/grey which gives it versatility.