Rules of thumb is more effective on mathematics or physics/engineering stuff, where you actually point your thumb on a given direction to have a feeling for your answer...

Any update on this physical and/or virtual meetup?

I am also trying to figure out how to incorporate my two biggest hobbies into it (sports, and collectibles) to be able to enjoy my hobby and feel I am being productive in my business.

I ended up paying a process server $125 to go over there and warn them that the sheriff would be physically removing them if they were still there when we came back.

Does anyone recommend opening the LLC in another state with potential tax benefits, or does the LLC have to be incorporated in California since it's a CA property?

While I still have both of my parents, I can definitely see minor physical limitations starting to set in and my dad is not retired yet (6 more months... so he says :P)! 

Even then, it's usually easier for the landlord to handle the lawn care and simply bake it into the rent.In the case of an over/under with a shared yard and common drive, it is definitely easier to handle it and incorporate it in your rent.

Your asset is basically non-depreciable, thus it keeps its physical value.C.

Forget jacking up home prices, where are these people physically living?

Now that they are attracted to the location, will they be attracted to the physical asset?