Most common is 1976 or newer, but there are a lot of municipalities that are much more harsh.

That's harsh, but I worry also true to some extent.

Solid tenant base.Down side is the PG County Council just implemented pretty harsh rent control.

I don't mean for that to sound harsh, but I just think it is a reality.

This is San Diego though, so it's not like harsh weather would be a problem.I am also wondering what the process is like to do this conversion.

I personally do not expect declines beyond impact from rising rates in San Diego because 1) there is a housing shortage (supply/demand) 2) the area is geographically constrained by ocean, Mexico, Camp Pendleton, and quick harsh environment going east 3) climate is near best in nation 4) diverse good employment. .

(so you see, it's not just a hobby it's a calling)As far as our dear little wholesalers, (whom I liken to those soft lil fish puppies)Let us not be too harsh to them lest we throw the baby out with the bath water.Many decent investors out here started as wholesalers themselves.  

They'll rebuild the thing instead of just giving me back what I have into it.State Farm for the win this time :) (I have to add that I didn't go through them for my 8-plex because they were much higher than Berkshire Hathaway Guard.)This may sound harsh but that is not my intention at all. 

Does anyone have any creative ideas of how a city and local investors can work together to ensure that all properties are safe, habitable and reasonably well-kept without instituting such a harsh, blanketed ordinance meant to keep some of the 'bad apples' in compliance?

@John Thedford  think you have been a little harsh on @Angie A.