Like many urban planners at the time, Mendelsohn thought major cities like Los Angeles were overcrowded, polluted and dangerous.

Concrete has a pretty big environmental footprint so reducing it to uses that only it can accomplish is something to keep in mind.Do you need to hit net zero for the project to be successful?

Less environmental red tape on the East side of town.

You'll want an idea of how well the tenants are doing too.What are the environmental issues in your area with the industrial use and laundry?

Tell them to email you with a contact number and not to call you directlyDon't answer unknown calls.Many people were calling offering environmental / clean up services as well as public adjusters looking for the job.

Thus, I suggest you either A)get access to those professionals fast or B) at least bring in a general contractor and include in your contract that you agree to buy 'as-is' providing there are no structural or environmental issues (ie toxic mold) with the property.Basically you're telling the owner "yes I have no problem buying as is providing there are no serious issues I'm not able to detect with my or my contractor's inspections.

It's a social problem, based on cultural beliefs and environmental aspects, especially by regions of our country, rural and metropolitan areas.

Kyle Zaylor is correct in saying it's like herding cats, because there are so many different agencies, departments, professionals, tradespeople that have to be dealt with, and if you run into any environmental concerns, it multiplies.

Travis WestMAC0325 (Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant; State of Texas); CIEC #0306009 (Certified Indoor Environmental Consulant; ACAC.org)

The lot is already zoned where I could build up to a triplex by right and I would put in contingencies in the contract regarding the environmental tests done to make sure the land is suitable to build on, utility hook-ups,etc.