I am a homeowner in the College Area, and I am also a Mortgage Banker. So, if you would like to work with a local Mortgage Professional who is intimately familiar with the neighborhood, feel free to contact me.

Brendan Bracken
Mortgage Planning Specialist since 1998 http://www.brackenteam.com
858-518-0523

DRE#01259687

Much progress has been made in this area. While the situation of rentals in the College area will never go away, new rules and regulations are helping to curb it. The Residential High Ocupancy Permit (RHOP) limits a house to 5 occupants unless there is enough off street parking (5 + which most do not have) and the Rooming House Ordinance (RHO) which is coming into efffect soon, will limit a property to 2 leases (instead of 1 per student). This will deter parents who do not want to be responsible for other renters. Neighborhood associations work closely with SDPD and NCCD (Neighborhood COde Compliance Division) to solve particular problems. Many of the mini dorm moguls are now in forclosure and the more homeowners who buy these foreclosures the better!

ginger,
Please check these links...
http://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd7/newsevents/minidorms.shtml
and
http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/minido…
Call the district office for more information at

202 C Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Email: jmadaffer@sandiego.gov
Phone: (619) 236-6677
Fax: (619) 238-1360

You might be able to contact the city for restrictions on this obtain most accurate info. http://www.lynn911.com