Human beings are only so-large, so once you have enough space, the rest is wasted if you are sacrificing utility to gain it.Id say its hard to beat the versatility of the 3 bedroom-2 bath home in terms of the number of buyers who would find it acceptable.

I know I'm probably going to get blasted that the opp sux but trying to understand why vegetables grown close to big markets are so costly when there are cheaper plots of land you're not allowed to build on. 

There may be tree vegetation restrictions that tell you what you can and cannot cut down.Building costs vary but in Charleston your starting costs with a contractor is $150 SF.

@Michael PlaksHave not used that particular feature, but I do know that the software is very versatile and multi-functional. 

Real estate is an exciting world that is so versatile.

Below are some generalizations about ongoing maintenance costs: Older properties require more maintenance than newer properties.Composition roofs require more maintenance than tile roofs.Properties in climates with hard freezes require more maintenance than properties in milder climates.Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.Below is a typical Las Vegas single family class A home.In summary, I believe Las Vegas is not only a good place to invest today, it has a high probability of continuing to be a good investment location into the foreseeable future.

In regard to a the 'non binding' LO seller agreement, is there perhaps a versatile enough form to use throughout California (and maybe also beyond?)

I would try to find the most versatile solution.

However, on top of that electrical issue, the ground is sinking in very noticeably around the area where the pool was filled in, meaning the backyard may need additional work and the soil itself that was used may not hold grass or vegetation like the rest of the property.  

While in many circumstances a Solo 401k presents the best option, there are instances in which there are better alternatives.It's important to note that a Solo 401k may be more versatile than you think.