I knew then that I had what it takes to turn something that lacked beauty on the inside and out, into something the whole world would LOVE to see.

The rental market is a bit more challenging over there given the amount of meth etc. but the landscape around Clearlake is beautiful and increased influence from Napa/wine is more notable every year.

Getting re-zoned can be quite a pain in the profit margin but is possible.That said, I can't more strongly attempt to steer you away from running electrical through outside conduit unless you're striving for the slumlord feel. 

Which is good, I think you need to master something first and then branch out, but once you have, why not pick up another niche to be able to play the market at both ends, which I think you've done beautifully.  

That's exactly what my wife and I did here in Kalamazoo and it's working out beautifully.

The city wage tax is a beautiful thing isn't it?

The beautiful half bath that we had spent nearly a month renovating had sure enough been turned into a pig room.So having no idea what to do, we told the tenants that they couldn't keep the pig inside but could keep it in the backyard until they could get rid of it.

Remember you can be your worst enemy and talk yourself right out of something beautiful. 

Although I have proved that I can deliver beautiful homes to people on budget for their personal residences I have limited experience with this type of venture.

And 3,400 is a bit of a bite.If you have the equity to sell, then why not do it and get an investment property(ies) that both make you money today and will make you even more money tomorrow.To me, thats the beauty of real estate.