In addition, check with the state/county department of environmental health and/or environmental quality to see historical records associated with health violations. 

I have been buying foreclosure properties here in both King County and Pierce County, Washington.

Around here, the county even frowns on park-model RV's because they LOOK like tiny houses.

Before obtaining a building permit for an approved accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall file with the County Recorder a declaration or agreement to restrictions, containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the owner and stating that:a.

I was also going to call the county with the concern, but I never expect someone to do their job in a timely manner smh  Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

In the county I rehab in, an inspection is required for re-connection of residential utilities that have been off for one year. 

Close to intown I see crazy prices that are not sustainable, lot's of old houses falling apart with lipstick on them and over valued, high property taxes, aging county and city water and sewer systems (some 100 years old), etc.It's just not my cup of tea but other people love it.

Here is Erie county, as of May 2018, it is illegal to discriminate based on source of income which includes section 8.

My parents own their property and have enough space to build a 4-plex. I believe they looked into zoning at one point and it was approved and now I want to look into building with my parents on their land. I need an e...

In my personal experience (as an investor and agent), appraisals track fairly to market values in Onondaga County.