Acquisition diligence
How to evaluate an LA development parcel before making an offer
A seven-part first-pass workflow covering parcel identity, zoning, overlays, housing programs, physical constraints, economics, and professional verification.
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What ZIMAS tells you—and what it does not
How to read the parcel report, recognize overlays, and avoid treating base zoning as the complete legal analysis.
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SB 79 in Los Angeles
Why statewide summaries must be reconciled with City implementation, adopted ordinances, maps, and parcel-specific evidence.
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