Also are there any up-to date reliable websites  (may be county based government websites) that list the future development projects in a given zipcode/county.I found http://www.bestplaces.net/housing/city , which gives some stats ( no roadmap  for future development projects though) but looks like this is based on 2014 info.

Over the past few years this mentality has shifted, growth appears to be encouraged and the local government is ‘playing the game to win’ and winning they are.

Also, one other quick item...the grants that are out there are generally for state and local governments. 

Yes, the city where the property is located is important, because once you get the writ of restitution, the move out process will be governed by the rules of the court that has jurisdiction over that city.

You need to build credibility first and then be ready to invest your own money in that first deal. 

The owner of record may not recover possession pursuant to this subsection more than once in any thirty-six (36) month period,Here are a lot of good links from Oakland RAP:http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/hcd/s/Land...You can also walk into their offices at Frank Ogawa at Civic Center and write your name down for an unscheduled appointment (check hours).

There are certain circumstance that may allow you to make a short term loan to your IRA at 0% interest (DOL PTE 80-26 is the code governing this) in order to preserve an IRA asset.  

I know you quoted government information about convictions. 

Having a formal written operating agreement lends credibility to your LLC's separate existence.Transferring property from own name to LLC may trigger due on sale clause and make the loan balance immediately due.Loss of capital gains tax exemption. 

The goal of those books is to establish credibility with you so you buy coaching or mentoring from them.