It's not just any kind of car, and even if you buy the "right" vehicle, it has to be used 100% for business, which is rare.

I ended up having about 10 abandoned vehicles / RV's (some looked like meth labs...think Breaking Bad).What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The investigation will ask for pictures of license plates on vehicles parked in the driveway, witness statements, and unannounced visits by the County to investigate. 

Looking at the long-term picture I just alluded to though, that wouldn't be my preferred investment vehicle.

Too difficult to access our vehicles and the Fort Knox of cameras.  

Yes, I learned through the BP podcasts that these vehicles are out there. 

The California government will deal with the damage the same way all governments do , they will find a way to raise taxes or get the Feds to pay for it ( that will be difficult with the new administration ) Here is what I find ironic , California has C.A.R.B. to pass regulations on vehicle emissions .

No reason to involve a second debt vehicle. 

Vehicle expenses are one of the major costs to consider, so living nearby helps reduce those expenses and saves you time.

If you want to be completely self-sufficient, you're willing to build an Earthbag home or another building that can be earthquake proofed but can still be run without public utilities, you can spend a ton of money on a well and can have that well water processed to remove contaminated mine crap, you have a great off-road vehicle and you can figure out how to deal with the flooding without redirecting that water onto someone else's land then you can definitely live there.If it's an Investment you're after, give that up.