The building is currently completely vacant and only has a concrete floor, studs and a roof...it's a real s***hole right now and I love it. 

As far as financing goes I have been looking into the 203k FHA loans and then refinance with something more concrete when the property is rehabbed.

Im glad that at this point and time the majority of my investments are not affected and that they are granting extra time to anyone who has more than ten registeted properties to be compliant.

Well, now I could care less about his feelings and am curious if I can bring in 40 yards of rock, and pour a nice concrete road from the state road to the edge of my property and still be within my legal rights.  

I know there's no concrete answer to this question, but hoping someone with a lot of experience (hello @Brian Burke!)

I like simple finishes like concrete floors.

When I first used is before upgrading I was able to expand the repair cost and enter itemized details, such as roofing cost, concrete, Etc.Regards Leo Carrell

I see plenty of future growth in these parts, and am eager to buy an old 2-flat or 3-flat (what the rest of the country calls a 2 or 3-plex).Everywhere I go in this neighborhood I see new condos springing up like concrete weeds, including several gargantuan buildings by the California train stop in an area that's mostly SFRs and small multis.My question is this: Is the influx of new construction a great sign for the rising prospects of the neighborhood or is it just creating competition for older buildings and rents?  

Have your prospect sign a form with all pertinent language that explains what the Holding Deposit gives them (sole option to rent, so long as they sign the Lease and are compliant with terms within a certain time-frame).

Permitted, code compliant, etc?