Rates vary drastically based on area

In my state there can be 16 parties in the LLC but this varies state to state.

I'm in the acquisition process of a few tracts of land varying from 300 to 500 acres each to complete entitlement and sell to local builders.

Depending upon the agents in the office, you may be able to hold homes open for listing agents but many like to hold their own homes open.Fees vary from office to office and may not be negotiable.

I know it varies tremendously by type of tree and number of trees on the property but any resources to get started are helpful. 

The ages of the homes vary...as I said I'm not buying the homes the tenants own their own homes so it's going to change with time currently there is some nice very well maintained ones and some others that are older and not in the greatest shape

Usually, the HomeOwner can be a Self Contractor - - pull the permits in your name :)You then can perform as the GC and subcontract as you please.Check with your City,  as locale rules on this can vary significantly

Cash-out refinance opportunities of varying LTV rates with the most generous, that I'm aware, of 85/15.

It's tough as it seems like there's so many varied opinions on CA investing vs going OOS.  

You are 100% relying on other people to handle the situation and rely on the facts that provided by other people and they could be "alternative facts" lol.