From a tax efficiency stand point, I think RE is much, much better. 

California’s economy bounced back this summer thanks to an infusion of federal jobless benefits and business loans along with the reopening of some workplaces.

Can anyone suggest ideas that can help with getting permits approved and processed in the most efficient manner? 

Great guy, but is not quite managing the schedule and flow of contractors as efficiently as I would like.

It's faster and more efficient.

I was able to add a bedroom to an efficiency, turn a 1BR into a 2BR, turned another 1BR into a 2BR and added 4 additional units (two 1BRs and two 2BRs) in areas that were used for storage for decades. 

If my goal is to be netting 250K or more after 3 years, would this even be an efficient use of time and effort?

@Calvin Kwan -  We always opt for used if we can get them, but only if they're energy efficient models. 

New water heaters are more efficient. 

They do not provide meaningful oversight or guidance with respect to tax code compliance.A checkbook IRA LLC is an enhancement on the above structure that is generally more time and cost efficient for investors with a more diverse portfolio.