I think it takes partnership between the elements you mentioned - local government, creatives, and real estate risk takers - and how fun it is to be part of the process.

Eventually, the environmental whackos will be set aside and desal will be a solution.CA isn't going anywhere but some people will have to change.

I think by definition it does .. but I am not a ADU expert.. its a very common element here in the PDX market... but you should talk with a really good mortgage lender and or underwriter and ask them.. they will know

This may include an out-if-chain document.2) Claim of Right - this is the 'squatter's rights' method of obtaining title to real estate, originally intended to put fallow agricultural fields to productive use.Both forms of acquisition should be considered the "tools of last resort" and require a minimum of five elements, including the payment of property taxes as well as trespassing.Back to vacant lot:Last weekend a friend invited me to visit her project - a house that she's building on Newport Beach, CA's pricey Lido Isle.

It, in theory at least, make the criminal element move on to perceived easier pickings.     

Environmental Health Specialist......AKA ....Health Inspector....Actually I'm really excited to get started in  Real Estate Investing....The best way that i have found to be active in both is to set time aside along with my partners to discuss and plan our short term and long term goals.....along with many other things.

The key is to spread the game wide and opt for investing in different types of real estate elements rather than just one. 

All major systems and structural elements are up to date, so I'm not saving up for a furnace, roof, etc.

As for the structural and mechanical elements of the house, the repairs can get very expensive so you may want to just sell the house AS-IS. 

The problem that your not addressing is the human element.