They are having issues ramping up the staff as the plant becomes more and more operational.

(A single family home can suffer one bad tenant incident which could tank your returns.

You're right it is better to leave the place empty then to suffer through the eviction process.

Ensure that you put the adequate sub base in place and rent a tapper/soil compacter, form the pavement area, order the concrete from your local concrete plant and place it yourself.

The city council is taking an emotional response to this issue rather than taking responsibility for policies that hinder adequate development.While unemployment is nearing 50 year lows, and personal incomes are on the rise, the marginalized are getting left behind and are suffering.  

but your right about capitalization this is why I advocate to own your rentals free and clear as soon as you can.. all my buddies that have little to no debt rode it out those with this max leverage ( IE you need that to make your proformas look good) those are the ones that suffered.. but I realize I am not the norm and most wont or cant do what I do..

he wanted to raise 5 million for the operation.. and he wanted to use another property we co owned .. but he ran the models at the all time high of blueberry prices.. 1.50 a pound or so.. got them planted and by the time the harvest came in the blueberries were only selling for 60 to 80 cents a pound.. 

Any insight/recommendations/advice would be greatly appreciated as I may be suffering from analysis paralysis!  

@Jacob GraulYou are never too young to enjoy life and your freedom, you will find it quite satisfactory you are able to educate yourself on any topic you wish And since you have the time you basicly grow your business you have all day to come up with new ideas.I invested in real estate and solar plants which gives me a high enough cashflow to make a decent linving....Quit your job enjoy life grow your business Just my 2 cents

Certainly you aren't suggesting that wealthy people rely on others with knowledge comparable to RE gurus, that would be laughable.Comparisons of the wealthy to commoners is a favorite agenda for gurus, plant the seed that such is not only attainable without further education but common and can be accomplished through their services.