When it comes to the potential for Zoning change, what comes first - Apply to subdivide even though the current Zoning likely forbids subdivision (ie. need to have deep pockets to grease the wheels), or waiting for the County to magically hand you new investor-friendly Zoning changes so that your Applications will be a "gimme"?

Nicer properties will attract more applicants.  

I have yet to to turn in a loan application but have ran into recent situation to obtain a personal loan 10k.

Hi, I am wondering if any of you have seen or used an application or software which allows for a remote showing a property? 

-Few things I do when renting those I/we manageAlways open houses vs individual appointments as people will not show upPostlets pushes out to multiple sites to advertisePost link to youtube of two to three minute tour of unit Post requirements (credit score, other financial requirements)Change my voicemail message to explain quick details of property...this alone saves me answering the same questions every day and did not hurt my turn out one bit.The guide to tenant screening on here as others mentioned is an awesome resource.When calling to verify resources/recommendations don't be afraid to 'misquote' something...application says they worked at a placed for one year, ask the source 'I see they have worked with you for three years' and see if you're corrected as some applicants like to give creative sources to speak to :)Good luck!

Sought after places vanish in 1 weekend with 20 applications on it.

So I've always called the previous landlords on our tenant's application..

I spent 6 months in Dublin 1981 during Bobby Sands and Hunger Strikers ordeal, not fun.But onto building a business.Watch the crowd, go in the opposite direction.I am coaching agents to do lease option assignments all over the US.Inventory is low.45% of buyer's applications are turned down.realtor.com says New home sales are up, low inventoryhttp://www.realtor.com/news/january-new-home-sales...Many agents if they do what they are doing now will be tending bar.Get into helping -Sellers sell with top price on Lease 2 Own, no commissions, no closing costs except for 3%.

I went through the application process and was pre-approved which I figure most people are but maybe I'm wrong there.

I’m curious what you think about Richmond added to the mix vis a vis Vallejo and Sacramento.