And influence the path this takes?

Build a database with something like referralmaker.com and work your sphere of influence.

I thought evictions would only influence the score if there was outstanding monies owed and/or if the claim went to collections. 

My friend and I tried to dig up any plans from the county and the closest thing that may influence anything is the high-speed rail that passes through the county, but not too close to location of the land.

At the end of the day I see it as a risk tolerance issue for each individual and it will be greatly influenced by your overall goals for the business.

Some outside influences in Bay Area such as international investors and those with money who choose the Bay Area as a destination city.  

Cite those statutes, please, because I've read them in my sphere of influence, and it says the landlord is repsonsible for the premises, to provide x, y, z structurally.  

Tenant personality would be heavy influence at that point.

Market value may not included some future influence unknown at the time of the sale.

You've got to be a saver.As for posting to forums, and REIA meetings, the company you keep does influence you so it is important.