I read Landlording on Autopilot by Mike Butler (a police officer turned successful investor) and confirmed my suspicion.

I have two rentals that are "only" getting me 0.7% but, with fellow military officers in them, their families are taking better care of the properties then I would! 

Hello BP,Was wondering if there were any commercial (retail/office) landlords that can chime in on how they were offering terms on TI. 

The modern trend, from what I have read, would be to use an L.L.C. rather than a Partnership. 

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.