For estimating rehab costs, try using the BiggerPockets Rehab Estimator Tool or get quotes from contractors through sites like HomeAdvisor or Thumbtack.

And I think he did make a post that he is moving back to the mainland and it sounded like maybe taking  a different role in ODC  Again hard to glean things from facebook no one really gives any details on that site so all just wag's on my part.

Love the part of your post about "worshiping God and serving men and women!"

@Michael IzbotskyAn estate plan serves several purposes, but, in CA, yes, particularly to avoid probate.

I got a quote for 8K sft retail from a construction company for around $120/sft, this includes site prep, utilities, metal building erection, exterior finishes, interior insulation etc (basically build the shell from scratch).

We are listed on about 6 sites and besides the typical Airbnb and VRBO, we've had success with Travelstayion as well. 

I would even take it a step further and share that executive summary with all neighbors of the site.

Start to see what makes one more than the other you might have one site looking at quartz counter tops with huge living rooms and the other looking at plastic counter tops,  being able to identify this will help you identify where your property could sit.  

You could look up Neighbor.com and do small storage on site for others as a new niche as well.

.), 1 stored in a cloud environment (and secured) and 1 off site.