And if we argue that CA median household income could double, thus facilitating a significant increase to median home price.

This is actually something I see as a benefit because it shows that the city is interested in facilitating the growth of that industry, and it's much less likely now that they would do a 180 and try to limit usage

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

Here are key factors to consider when searching for a reliable broker.A good private money broker plays a pivotal role in facilitating real estate investments, serving as a bridge between investors seeking capital and private lenders willing to finance those investments.

Does that facilitate finding mentors or partners? 

@Jerry Shen I apologize if this is a repeat of info or if it constitutes an "application" that you don't trust, but your thread prompted me to locate Propy.com, whose website says "Propy allows buyers, sellers, brokers, and escrow/title agents/notaries to come together through the utilization of a suite of smart contracts on blockchain to facilitate transactions." 

The architect will facilitate the coordination of everything.  

Some agents even specialize in foreclosure properties.In some cases, banks may prefer to facilitate short sales if they believe it will result in a higher selling price than foreclosure.

What’s new is the convergence of tech to facilitate it and the long-overdue legal challenge to the agent cartel.

Just keep in mind, the costs of setting up and maintaining an LLC and the bank account that goes with it, not exorbitant but important to consider.I'm not a CPA or an attorney, but I would suggest taking the time to diligently put together a trusted team to facilitate your long and successful investment journey!