If there is an alteration then it needs a permit to substantiate.In general 3/2 or 2/1.5 with similar gla sf can both be used as a comparable properties.

Obviously $165/nite for 19 days/mo doesn't even touch your monthly loan payment, let alone everything else.Rentals in CA generally do not cashflow, particularly on the coast in SoCal.

Emails generally have the option to trigger a email back to you stating they have received your email.

General contractors are in business to maximize their profits , cost plus doesnt accomplish this .  

Generally can be safer to not leverage but an argument can be made that if you don’t leverage, you’re letting the market bring up or down the value of your assets.

Lenders generally will not lend on a property where the collateral for the mortgage Is subject to demolition at the city's whim.I'm not even sure a Hard money lender will agree if a demolition order is on title.

In general Joint Tenancy simply means an equal undivided interest in the property whereas Tenants in Common refers to specific many times unequal undivided interest in the property. 

Some require fiberglass tanks but generally it is best to avoid oil all together.

Wholesaling in-general is a little tougher in the current market cycle, but it can still be done.  

Federal Reserve Economic data generally show trends...Washington still looks like stable market...