As mentioned this investment fact is known and reinforced by investors world wide. 

Second is an email reinforcing the companies brand image.3.

@Eric Allen Perhaps have them read Rich Dad Poor Dad to reinforce the making money work for them theme  @Michael Boyer.      

@Jim Adrian, you seem to be reinforcing my own initial thoughts, @Eddie Memphis, thanks for the link - none of that was done, however, but it does add living space so I definitely think it requires permitting.Thomas S. solid advice and warning, great point about the liability - totally missed that.  

In fact the 92024 zip code boasts of some of the most expensive properties in all of San Diego County.We are installing a 1x1 foot footing with an 18 inch rebar reinforced and concrete cell filled block and mortar stem wall  around the entire perimeter of the footprint in order to support the new interior drywall, exterior Hardy Board Cemetitous siding and a 12/12 pitched metal roof.I'd say that's a pretty safe bet considering we're going to have to spend close to 75k (our cost as contractors) to strip it down to the bones and rebuild it from the mainframe up to and including the roof.

In addition, there are investors that have been buying and selling in the area, which reinforced my belief that my farm area may generate some pretty nice returns.

They prove nothing (except to reinforce how expensive SF is, and perhaps sell more newspapers) and are making my eyes hurt. 

But, I look for trends in responses to try and reinforce my thoughts on a subject.  

But every week there is something that happens that reinforces my focus on my studies, searching redfin, reading books and walking properties in an effort to close my first deal. 

I am not against building up as well, but that will depend on what it might cost to reinforce/etc.I am not working with an architect yet, and it is a crucial part to the process, but we also need someone to give us more of a realistic feasibility/cost breakdown (not just an average cost per sqft run through).