After I optimize the place and keep it running, I don't want it to dominate my thoughts, life, etc.

From the webinar the G2 system includes a website, which is Search Engine Optimized, and a done for you google campaigns, which was promised when implemented this will put your website in the TOP half of the first search result page in Google.  

This way at least I have an idea of what I'm looking for before I get there and can optimize my time.

Took a lot of trial and error to figure out what was optimal for me.

So I had a strong need again for as consistent income as possible—which led me to another Broker to hang my license with who happened to specialize in lead gen through search engine optimization and pay-per-click advertising on Google.

Personally I believe Oakland is a great location for your needs but the timing isn't optimal due to economics.

Steps like analyzing budgets and optimizing them, creating companies to hold assets, determining goals, planning a strategy to achieve those goals, analyzing deals, help with financing, purchasing investments, managing the investments, selling the investments, etc.I will create a quality network of out-of-state investors through BiggerPockets over the year.

It is crucial to set up an optimal/realistic payment schedule.

A regular strip center that is not a condo would have the one owner owning the whole strip center.If the space is vacant you want to buy and you are not putting your business there you would perform a "void analysis" of what tenant could optimally go in there and pay the most rent and have the most stability and longevity in the space.

Currently I send them an optimized map of all the homes I need them to review.