I use it for my personal portfolio as well.

I would list every single item your counting as capex, their useful remaining life and their cost that day.

It's personal liability I am seeking protection from. 

I use it for my personal portfolio as well.

I will always recommend using someone that comes as a referral from another person that has used that company/person.  

I personally am the agent on this transaction

I haven't personally looked, but depending on how far you consider "something nearby" you could start to look towards Bakersfield/Fresno or moving east.

It's beautiful here and I count myself lucky to have lived here my whole life! 

The first thing you need to do is learn how to handle it like a business and not take it as a personal attack.

I have yet to see a free course be anything worthwhile but there are some that are relatively cheap for what they give you.I personally am a mid 6 figure earner & have been in land for 8 years now.I have numerous course, including Bosch's.