I think there's much debate on when to get a website....starting out your primary objective is to get your phone to ring...trying to get your website to do that can be very expensive.

It should be a subjective decision based on what you guys want to do based on objective information about your options.It's most important to keep sight of where you are and where you are going.

If you can live anywhere in the world and money is no object, SoCal is a great choice.Over the last several years, government mismanagement, high taxes, politics, and perhaps specifically rampant homelessness and associated problems have led to folks leaving the state.

What someone seeks out an advisor for varies based on their age, risk tolerance, investment objectives, and most importantly, their goals. 

Ask another investor for their objective opinion.

The why is one of the most important factors, you’ll have a hard time getting a good answer about the program specifically unless you find someone that has been through it and can give you honest, objective feedback.

It is necessary to check the Registrar of deeds in order to verify the actual ownership of the estate object of sale, to check the registrations (servitudes, burdens, etc.) and to assess the existence of mortgages or other encumbrances (cautionary attachments, etc.).

There is no objective measure of sponsorship quality, but you would be surprised how many sponsors could be flagged by a simple Google search.  

@Mike CatalfamoThe physical opening of those bedroom windows is large enough if you were to replace the slider with a tilt-n-turn or casement window {tilt-n-turn is better as it opens inward and is less likely to be obstructed by snow, leaves or other objects}.The 44" in a basement can be a challenge.  

I would recommend you do the following: First, concentrate on finding an investing style that best fits your objectives and resources.