And I don’t mean something like saying you want to invest in New York City, I mean an expert on specific neighborhoods you have chosen for a specific reason.

TY We released StateConcile.Com for that specific purpose.

Let them know - as specifically as possible - what you are trying to achieve.

If you're looking to transact faster than that, then your only option will be private Buyers.Another alternative, other than the ideas mentioned above, might be to sell part of the land into permanent conservation. 

This can range from local real estate clubs all the way up to multifamily specific events such as the National Multi Housing Council’s annual meeting.

Hey James, I'm sure you've found a solution by now considering this post is 2 years old, but for future reference here is what I have found as far as software solutions for managing a handful of rehab projects at once.Construction/Rehabbing Specific PM Software vs Generic PM SoftwaresWhen choosing your software solutions you will need to decide if you prefer a house flipping software that is specifically built for managing a house flipping business or use a generic project management software.  

I wanted to learn more about real estate investing in the Bay Area, specifically in the East Bay.

If you want to be a passive investor, you need capital, information and a network, but you don't need specific advantage in real estate.  

The enforcing agency certainly cannot take action against an unpermitted unit without citing a specific health and safety issue to address.  

Here is a link to their zoning district summary:https://planning.baltimorecity...You could also call them if you want more specific information.