If present, take them out...unless of course you like unclogging corn cobs, beef/chicken bones, potato peelings, grease and a fair number of unknown but really smelly other objects from them and your kitchen drains.2.

@David Song This really depends on what your objective is but if it's cash flow, you're not going to find it in CA as you're seeing.

Beware of shiny objects.

I would like to leave the existing doorway and framing in tact.The main objective is to reduce the noise between the two rooms.

Starting with the VIIX,  the objective of the fund is to track the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, which measures the investment return of large-capitalization stocks.

I like light grey for an option that accomplishes both of your objectives. 

Think of it this way: would the government, whose objective is trying to get normal americans into home, think that an aprtment complex is an acceptable home?

You'll start to get a feel for which markets meet your investment objectives.

Oh and Buena Park's code by state law and allows up to 1200 sq ft.Let me know some of your objectives and criteria and will see if I can advise.I have a friend that has done quite a bit, he is a great resource. 

(be careful with the shinny object syndrome) in the early stages it may be a good idea to try to connect with lenders to find out about their qualification requirements to make sure you are checking every box.. also connect with insurance companies, realtors, contractors and others in effort to build relationships and don’t hesite to go visit properties that you would feel comfortable in buying it.