I believe in California it's supposed to be 5 feet?  

I'm sort of assuming I'll be busting that with a Builder's Risk policy.I suppose the best way to find out is to call up the lender...

My agent builds a calendar for the deals we do and keeps me on track, making sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing and that all the third parties are doing what they are supposed to be doing.  

I know we are not supposed to bank on appreciation but because city property is so expensive, you cannot really cash-flow any property in the city if you try to rent it out. 

Or booting them when they park there and arent suppose to 

I suppose I could check u-tube on the details of that, but for anyone with experience is it problematic?

@Michael C.I suppose that depends on what your job is and how you are compensated. 

For ex. suppose you were to loan someone money say 10k and either took out a mortgage on their home or used something else of substantial value well in excess of the loan as collateral, how would the excess be handled in court or otherwise?

Supposedly stocks yield 12% each year on average.That said, all investing is also a negotiation.

They are a fiduciary and are supposed to represent their client's best interests at all times.