I would pay attention to the subject areas managed by professional competitors, what is their average rent and the curb appeal, storage plus anymore common facilities that they have and the benefits of then, in respect to financially.Who is this guy anyway? 

@Jordan SantiagoThis is very common practice.

@Brock Hoffman, this is a common occurrence for sure, and when you are walking commercial contractors and residential contractors through the same project you’ll get vastly different numbers.  

It remains to be seen whether existing homeowners will be enticed to sell by higher home prices, which could finally bring the overall housing market into greater balance.JOBS: The best places to buy property for equity growth often have three things in common: job growth, population growth and affordability.

This is a pretty simple question, but I was wondering if anyone has any websites, guides, tips, or anything of the sort that cover common questions and things to be aware of when creating a new brokerage firm in California.

Any pitfalls I should be aware of?

Because it's pretty common for people to be interested six months down the line.

Is there a check list or something that people commonly use before giving a loan to be sure that they are protected from common issues? 

The most common types of syndications you will find are known as 506b and 506c.

Usually when a gemini is parceled separately, but have a common wall, there is some type of separation line so each owner knows where their property (and responsibility) begins and ends.