Is the minimal lot size available without altering current property? 

If not, this will make your life easier.

Within 12 months we will have our own customer property management system that provides life-cycle integration for every property. 

I've shown her articles, real life success stories, and tried to explain to her that we can build substantial wealth over time.

@Chris Martin that and also the fact @Ori Skloot locked in that low low Prop 13 basis for life.. this is a home run

trials and tribulations of the sub 1000 a month renter.. its never ending .. never will end and will always be a roller coaster.you can get the good one.. but generally speaking these are life long renters.. 

The carpet is pass its expected life span and the smoking hasn’t helped. 

As a natural born educator, I have always believed in the importance of being a "Learner for Life".

She said she knew the police officer and said he would talk to me, she handed him the phone.He described in great detail what they had found and what happens when someone is shot in the head (something I hope I never hear again for the rest of my life). 

Sounds like your life is full.