it might be zone 5 acre minimum .. that extremely common in most states.for free simply walk into the planning department of the city county township ( whatever you call it there) give them the address of property and ask them for the current zoning.then have them point you to the code in the zoning book that delineates what can be done in that zone out right..

First off, let me say that I really don't have any expertise in this area, you'd really want to be calling the zoning department for that parcel and asking what the ramifications are, because it certainly could be a long-term issue.

Sheriff's deed without warranty means you own the house, but if there's any issue with the recording or liens that weren't found when they filed, it's on you, so do your homework.Once you buy it at the sale, you call the Sheriff's department and let them know you are posting a notice of eviction (3 day I believe).

Already tested before painting and every inch of the house is new paint as well inside and out.We test the well every spring and it's negative for coliform and everything else that is tested for by the health department.

Would the title company have this info, or do I need to contact the County's Planning Department?  

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Talk to neighbors about a particular property.Speak to the Police Department about the property and the area.Gather information from the Building Department/Code Enforcement about violations and outstanding fines.Gather information from the water Department - Outstanding water bills - could be thousands.These are just a few ideas there are so many more. 

I honestly do not know what the rules and limitations are in your area but I would suggest contacting or going to the website of the department of housing in your state or county.

I will depart from the military roughly June-July of 2018 and moving back to Thousand Oaks, CA.

There might be some comfort, as on my MLS system, the REALLIST system for us agents says:Land Use - County:Apartment 2-8 UnitsLand Use - CoreLogic:ApartmentI wonder if your title companies search can clear that up, or a trip to City Hall, zoning department or assessor's department?