First lien does not get affected they can only get what they are owed.So while I can see how you thought this was cool.. it certainly is not and its highly illegal.. and if I was there and I was bidding and witnessed this activity I would file a complaint with the DA and FBI

Ordinances and codes can be complex and lengthy, I would recommend engaging an architect to assist and give in-depth analysis.  

Looking to acquire a qualified buyer/investor list of active buyers in our market?

My concern is that it's lot line is an active railroad track. 

/illegal activities on premises.

Basically it was the zip code my property is in, and going out 5 miles and there were still only 6 that came back and 2 of those show leased (vs. active or pending which I can't submit as a rental comp).

Devin,Just a warning about checkbook IRAs: Self Dealing Activities will get your entire IRA disallowed and you will have to pay the tax on all your money.Self Dealing Activities are frighteningly easy to do.Do a Copilot search for "Problems with checkbook IRA plans."

I am based out of NYC, but am currently active in the WNC market and I travel down quite frequently so would be interested in attending in-person events as well.

, or frankly just well-intentioned government regulators looking to stay active in their bureaucracy (I have personally seen this) get involved, then that same interpretive leeway gives the regulator even more power at the expense of the public interest.

Maricopa county has a website of active and unfinished permits.