The inhabitants will want to see that their cultural history is preserved, that "Big Box" retailers and business do not take over their home town or overthrow the small business that define the area, and that ultimately they are not displaced to make room for the capitalist world.I'm not really sure what to expect in regards to when East Oakland will see major changes or an influx of investors, but it is sure to happen in areas with access to major modes of transportation, most importantly BART, and where there is potential to develop deteriorated homes and infrastructure, ultimately drawing in investors such as ourselves!

Regulations and lack of transportation infrastructure will keep the prices in central neighborhoods very high.

Many PadSplit residents rely on public transportation, so being close to bus stops, transits, and other forms of public transport is vital when identifying deals, at least here in Atlanta. 

< bla bla bla >To transportation and housing experts, the ferry service is a form of smart urban planning.

Try following the public transportation extensions and the big name retailers.

@ Nicole Frawley  You said car payments high and I know you need reliable transportation for work but what about trading your cars in for ones with lower payments and lower price but still relatively new.

Find someone doing some dirt work local , transportation of the dirt is the big expense 

It was my understanding as long as the county allows transport and approval of the home its okay.

.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.

Texas is growing in jobs, population, and transportation.