Seller's make claims all the time.... you can build up to 12 units on this land, you can subdivide this into another parcel, rarely are these true if you call the city and do some legwork. 

The Alamo City is undergoing a transformation that's set to redefine its landscape and economy.

Hello,A job relocation to San Francisco CA early this year is making me ponder if I should be selling my owner occupied duplex in Jersey City and buy something in Berkeley CA due to its proximity to San Francisco and has some fairly decent schools  for my kids and also UC Berkeley .The low  2.5% interest rate on the Jersey City property turned into a golden chain but I think I am done with managing tenants and property and would like to get more into an Equity play.

Once updated, the building will provide modernized living spaces and support a significant rent increase, enhancing cash flow and property value.

Is rural or city water available?  

That should be used as supporting evidence that your building IS a two family and that the City knew about it, etc.A good Expediter will be able to help you give the right evidence and put together a package to submit to the DoB.

You can also look on the city's website under their construction code.

If it's in a major city with public transit you can limit the number of rooms that include parking.

Which markets (Cities, States, Counties) are producing the highest cash flow while keeping purchase prices under 100K?

I have the land and am working through the process with the civil engineers and the city.