It affects tax treatment since you may not be able to use depreciation and have to treat the gains at a higher tax rate.In the simplest terms, did you buy it solely with the intent of selling at a higher price and that is the only way you'll make money (i.e. no rent collections)?

In my opinion, this is the simplest and least risky!

The simplest / quickest way to look up the zoning is on the Travis CAD site, see attach pic.

@Michael KingPerhaps your overlooking the simplest comparison of all: the human reaction to fear.

Brokerage Account/High Interest Savings Account - this would seem the simplest option to use a Brokerage account or high interest savings account to make the transfer/witre. 

The simplest path forward is to request itemized bid from your contractors so you can see where they vary in cost. 

@Cody NeumannThe simplest way is to use the BRRRR calculator.

Who knows what other ingredients or procedures are being hidden from the public.

In its simplest translation, that really is the risk.  

Not sure what "fight club" is, but agree with all above.Key ingredients are to always leave a personal message with any colleague request, do not spam or solicit with that system, and it is always helpful when you have completed your profile and uploaded a photo so the receiving member can read about you first along with your message.