There is an area in San Diego (city Heights) where almost every property has an unpermitted unit.

If you're considering just "winging it" please watch Pacific Heights starring Michael Keaton so you can get an idea of what life will be like inside the same building as rent control tenants whose rent control you are trying to terminate.

While those are all considerations and options you have a license and skill that is incredibly valuable to anyone who wants to transition into real estate full time....the ability to charge for your time.

Many thanks for your consideration and input!

On the east side, places like University Heights, South Euclid, and Shaker Heights are B-class areas where I recently facilitated a deal yielding a 9% return and that property will see solid appreciation.

This was in Del Paso Heights and purchased it off the MLS.

Back to your question - Harter Heights area is very solid.  

And preparing a building site and installing a driveway are further considerations if I even decide to build something there.

Curious on others thoughts and considerations

The court forms do not track this type of eviction so based on your sophistication you may spend a considerable amount of time and if you are off in the slightest the court will withhold judgment.