I need help analyzing this property.Address:2542 Glenn Terrace, Mount Penn, PA 19606Asking Price: $209,000Taxes: $5087 (they are really high in my county)Renovations: $10K-$15KMortgage: ConventionalCredit Rating: 712 median1.

I am sure your aware of the antiquated lot of record rules already on the books in LA county that could stop a lot of rebuilding unless they change those laws or codes..

If necessary, file a small claims, make sure you show up to court because he won't, get your judgment and file it at the county. 

This is one of the most common challenges in the LA County community on BP.

I am honestly quite curious about what your process would be...I would assume you need to file some paperwork with the county. 

Many cities & counties ban them outright.

The primary issue is that building small unit in a single count is some of the most expensive development.In addition, in most jurisdictions the primary unit will become rent controlled (assuming more than 15 years old).  

@Nathan Harden- agree about OH ....I went to school at Miami U and lived in columbus area for a few yrs  ...many friends that still live there ......I live in Seattle proper ( near  Magnusson Park ...also  own  2  properties in Mason County ......father in law lives on  close to 10 acres close to downtwon Medina so we will be dealing with  figuring out the  best thing to do with this  as he gets  older ( he is  83 now) ...stay in touch

Dont look IN the cities , look at the suburbs outside the cities ' I do rather well in Anne Arundel county , south of Balto .

Looks like they are all not getting along:Orange County Clerk of Courts Records Search (myorangeclerk.com)