So, I suspect that can't be re-used as a garage or a pole barn.The property can't be enlarged and continue to be used for a non-conforming use.

I'm in Alameda and it's been a crazy upswing here in the last three years, fueled by limited space to build, inventory, tech money and all the other factors you mentioned.

Your issue is going to be that you will only have 1 property with the PM so you are the low man on the totem pole.  

Otherwise internet chat and dating sites wouldn't be as huge as they are.I haven't made it to my REI club yet (an hour drive I've procrastinated on making) buy BP is just so convenient with investors at every level of the totem pole.

For example I sold my truck to my company and now I get depreciation, deduct the fuel oil, repairs, tires, plates, insurance, etc. deducted.

It generally takes 2-4 days to do a title report, that is typically the long pole (if you are paying cash).

Even with that its worth a second look, we currently pay around $2500 annually for our insurance and we now have a total of 25,000 square feet insured (5000 sq. ft. is a pole barn, rest is typical storage).All the best,Mike

But, then again, perhaps you mean a different kind of competition that isn't fueled by desire for profit.

In fact, on new apartments, anyone who wants to set up service and put a pole based dish has to take down any unused dishes on that same property from their company first.

Power to the People....The pole is up and the city has passed the inspection, just need the power company to run the wire to the house.