In tight markets, you may find forums and city council meetings dedicated to the market. 3.

I use it as a short-term rental -- I would be much more hesitant to rent it as a primary residence.BTW, Oakland city council recently eased restrictions on secondary units.http://www.eastbayexpress.com/SevenDays/archives/2016/01/06/oakland-eases-rules-on-secondary-units-to-add-new-rental-housing

My wife has multiple degrees to her name and she is a CPA working for a top ranking international firm.I work out of 2 unions doing oilfield work operating equipment and sub contacting to companies like ConocoPhillips and British Patrolium BP.I am vague because I don't need a bunch of people racing into these markets inflating prices.

Begin with your city council representative for that area.

Any thoughts on how the brexit will effect the real estate market in the U.S?

And practically impossible to prove if you got the local council involved, as the rats (or dogs) will simply run off with the evidence.

In addition to laws of many states, that allow local governments to seize assets involved in crimes, particularly in illegal drug-dealing; a new interpretation of the British Common Law of the Middle Ages, allows U.S. police dept.'

The questions you are asking should be for your attorneys (yes, plural, you need competent council).If you want to get your money working you can invest with ground floor, patch of land and many other real estate backed investments.  

Any sign placed on any curb, sidewalk, post pole, hydrant, bridge, tree, or other surface located on, over, or across any public street, right-of-way, property or thoroughfare, unless authorized by the City Council.

And it was all due to the previous owner who was a horrible slum lord, but city hall was pist at the property, so we took on all that heat and expense for 1yr until we made partners out of the council.