But in areas that are clearly intended for residential, these rentals also present an optimum place for criminals to set up shop in relative anonymity to do their thing: Smack in the middle of a quiet neighborhood.  

Is there any state specific flavors for residential property in USA?

Being that is residential .

But what is the current market cycle for residential real estate?

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the company Residential Capital Partners?

@David Switzer, while I am 100% for staging residential properties and I completely understand your thought process here, the challenge is knowing what use you will be putting in your commercial space.

Are we talking posh along "lake formerly known as Calhoun" property or an off Broadway "strap on the flak jacket" sec8 property? 

I had a residential brokerage business in Menlo Park and lived in San Carlos for over 30 years.

How SB-684 Works in High-Risk CEQA Zones // Property & Lot Requirements · SB-684 applies to properties up to 5 acres. · Allows 2 to 10 residential units, each up to 1,750 sq. ft. · A maximum of 10 lots per project, with each lot at least 600 sq. ft. // Fire & Earthquake Safety · No building allowed in Very High Fire Severity Zones, as designated by state fire maps or the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. · In earthquake fault zones, construction is restricted unless the project meets strict seismic safety standards. // Flood Zone Restrictions · Development in flood zones must follow floodplain management and federal flood control regulations. · Projects in floodways require certification to ensure they don’t increase flood risks.

Two of those are Real estate Investing, and working in the Residential Construction Industry.