Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.

I am located in Arizona and have been in manufacturing for 20+ years while my brother is an experienced contractor based in California. 

If the numbers don't work for expanding the building, explore the potential based on the current space. 

Don -You've got quite the fan base here on Bigger Pockets all wishing that you have a positive outcome. 

@Jaycee Greene I am looking to buy a primary residence while I am based there, then turn it into a rental once I PCS again two years later.

I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

Based on this experience, I feel I have a fair sense of what pricing should look like.Do you have any supplemental carriers you’d recommend?

I am based in Houston and currently embarking on my journey into the world of real estate wholesaling.

In Oregon for instance unless your doing a PUD open space cannot be required and you MUST create lots to specified zoning density.. in other words if your zoned 5k sq ft lots U cant ask for 7500 sq ft lots you must be within 10% of the base zoning.

I recommend finding a US-based bookkeeper who specializes in real estate and doesn't have too much on their plate.