Hi Paul,The main risk with buying a wholesale property is that they're usually sold as-is with no contingencies.

And if you make it a quid pro quo, don't you run the risk of violating the OTA's policy of paying to alter reviews? 

But the one thing that you can control is your creativity and how far are you willing to go with risk .

Although this is a long term investment and not in the main stream, it has added a certain level of comfort knowing the above potential investment risks are to a degree reduced.

You'll have a property manager do the management (so you being close to it is not needed).Yes there are risks for some people to go out of state but if you learn the techniques like I have, you'll see it's actually easier and far less risky.

How about the risk that a landlord has?

On paper, it looked brilliant..cheap money, quick turnaround, and a profit projection that made his eyes light up.It taught me that the real risk isn’t just the cost of capital, it’s the predictabilty of your exit strategy.

You will make a better return with less risk keeping your money in a CD or bond. 

I just learned that builders risk and liability insurance coverage can cease once a CO is issued for a new build.

However, keep in mind that tying your primary home to an investment carries inherent risks, especially if the flip doesn't go as planned.