I am getting quotes now to determine if it is more cost effective to carpet (making it living space) or just paint the cement floors a solid gray (for a general purpose / storage area).

Many successful RE investors in the Bay Area start off as owner occupants in the 2-4 unit space in the East Bay (and get in with an FHA loan).

Disclaimer: I am not a professional electrician.Yes, you have to provide a GFCI outlet in a bathroom.For new construction, I think the bathroom has to be on its own 20 amp circuit, but I'm not sure that's always been the case; it may have been 15 amps in the past.Like @Donald Howaniecsaid, you can get a combination GFCI and switch that fits in the space of one "regular" switch or outlet. 

National, homogeneous real estate markets are a myth used to sell ad space and guru courses. 

If you look up AXA it sounds more like a insurance company then a investment company, agents rent a office space from AXA and buy a computer and software from them. 

I own a very large food processing company, we are currently renting out kitchen space in an ideal facility.

Did you leave the correct spacing between the floor and the wall so it could float properly?

Can anyone recommend a structural engineer in the Bay area in the commercial/industrial space?

Either two people who are roommates and they split after a year or two OR a married couple who has a spare bedroom but then have a kid and need more space.  

I'm sure there are still some but the volume is so low that it's hard to find deals in that space.