I am a retired military officer who can devote full time with my wife to this business.

Since it has been updated, it will be a great, modern rental.  

The other consideration is the front of the bldg has about 5,000 sq ft of empty office space / lunch room / bathroom facilities / Meeting room etc; How to best make use of that space .?

This form provides evidence of the principal officer of our company.This letter is to serve as a formal written request pursuant to §2943 of the California Civil Code.

David O.Is it prudent to contact the appraisers office to find out their current assessment to determine what the tax will be?

Google (Name of County) Recorders office, or (Name of County) Tax Assessors office.There should be a place to find out if records are online, if they are you should be able to input the address and get records or at least the type of records filed. 

Much of our modern mortgage concept traces back to the middle ages right after the Roman Empire collapsed.  

It just needs some improving to make it look at little more modern.  

We have an office very conveniently located in our town (on Main St.) so it's no problem for the tenants to come in and pay rent at the front desk. 

However, you may be better off contacting the county's fiscal office to inquire about a payment plan.