All the various consumer laws exist specifically to stop bad actors from doing stuff like this. 

Speak with a real estate attorney about the legalities of wholesaling real estate in your specific area, the internet isn't the place to get legal advice.

I contemplated appealing it, but I figured I would go after the PM instead, which I plan to do.

Over the next couple of years, I don’t plan to use the property often, but I may stay there occasionally when it’s not occupied.

For the community development dept, you'll need proper plans (architect), site survey, permits, etc. when you're ready. 

I am taking your advise, and switched my game plan to include a local agent or property manager to show the properties. 

Even with some people I believe are honest, I simply believe most do not properly analyze and manage risk, as is evident with nearly every syndication doing capital calls right now because they didnt properly plan for rising rates.Dave Van Horn however, along with his company PPR one of the few people I trust in the real estate space.

I have had many conversations with her friends about the differences in our markets and  have recognized for a while now that there may be some mutually beneficial opportunities to work with Canadian investor specifically. 

This specific deal was a close friend's apartment that he was renting.

These are 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom properties that I had originally planned to keep in my rental portfolio, but my plans changed.