He then added me via a quitclaim with Joint Survivorship. 

That way the business is sustainable, I don’t have to constantly feed my income into it and thus I can stop working at any time.

My best advice is to constantly be talking to contractors, even in day to day conversations.

Let them know your fine either way.But you need an answer cuz your constantly reviewing opportunities and only have so much money to commit.IMO that’s what I would do if I were in your shoes

They constantly park in front of the garage.

Indicators like diverse employment, rising wages, not easy to build (but currently constantly getting easier), housing shortage, low vacancy rates, great climate, etc. point to the high appreciation CA cities having continued long term appreciation (market and rent).I hinted at the state level movement to increase housing.

Panasonic bathroom fans on constant low with an occupancy sensor or humidity sensor to boost into high speed are my go-to, but it is another potential cost add.The utilities offer good incentives / rebates for ductless heat pumps, but you usually have to use a "registered installer" so you may end up paying more than the rebate is worth.

If they wanted it changed (I've passed on poly houses before- chlorine wears out the joints) the time to bring it up was when still under contract. 

., IRA custodian, CPA, financial planner).An entity (such as a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust or estate) of which 50% or more is owned directly or indirectly or held by a fiduciary or service provider; also a partner which holds 10% of a joint ventur of such entity.

I'm constantly reading books and articles but it's always interesting to hear difference in opinions from people I have real contact with.