That said, there are specific contractors who like working with investors since they can avoid the hassle of working on occupied homes.

An investor is going to want to have a specific date they can get their money out of the deal. 

Are you actively looking at specific properties there, or just exploring the market for now?

Specific technical issue that triggered this post.

Sharing your goals can help others provide more specific advice! 

Do you have a specific market you are interested in? 

I am not referring to PR specifically.  

This is a touchy subject.If you observed specific concerning behaviors during interactions, such as rudeness, aggression, or disrespect for property, these could potentially be valid reasons for rejection if documented properly.You should add one very important things to do on your checklist, past landlord references and it must be legit and find out why they aren't there any longer.

.: As a new investor starting to look at wholesalers, what would be pertinent questions to ask about a specific deal? 

Call the zoning department again, and this time ask specific questions: Is a variance required, or can you proceed as-is?