Zip code 32935, Melbourne, FL near down town Eau Gallie.

As far as Building Code is concerned, you may have some issues.

ps. would you be willing to share the area code or general location of the property on here for reference? 

California Civil Code 1189(b) provides that any certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place shall be sufficient in this state if it is taken in accordance with the law of the place where the acknowledgment is made,” according to the SOS statement.”https://www.nationalnotary.org...Appears you could find a RON from another state and have it done that way.

I am curious what zip code this property was in?

Hi Zachary,Nice view, those don't come cheap in So Cal.It might be wonderful being up there at night.In So Cal the unpaved road adds an unknown amount of risk to the deal.Not just attracting residents, but the possibility of the city increasing the taxes due to curb and gutter installation, and how will that be calculated under the Calif property tax codes (increasing your expenses).Can you handle the risk?

I can't seem to find this in the Texas Estates code.  

Once you crack open them walls code will require updates.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Analytically I'll be following building permits by zone to get an idea of what's going on in our area but if anyone has any other method of analyzing what's really going on in different zip codes by statistics I'd love to hear/see them!