In fact many properties being shopped around by wholesalers are actually just expired MLS listings (properties that failed to sell on the MLS) or active MLS listings under contract by a wholesaler. 

Meetups + books + podcasts are the way to go, but meetups are the most crucial to your confidence level and to know people like you do this every day.I agree with @Nathan Gesner on the heads up, when you say you are new and want help, everyone has a pitch, that's why meetups are so good - most have no pitch, just networking, unless it's run by a hard money lender.I have a couple friends who invest in the Lehigh Valley that I can connect you with when the time comes.

For your overseas fund investing in Cleveland residential properties through a U.S. corporation, it's crucial to partner with a bank experienced in working with foreign nationals and investment funds.

Normally with long term rentals though, losses are considered passive activity losses and not released until you dispose of the property.

There are a lot of active users in Houston that you should be able to connect with and meet at local meetups if you don't know them already from your experience.

I will add, since it's colder now, wasps, bees, etc are not very active and either die or inactive. 

First off, if you have passive activity losses carryovers (unused losses from previous years) those losses wil be recognized to the extent of your passive income (gain) from the sale.

For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.

I've seen active pump jacks in the yard, but not sure who was there first...the well or the house. 

Ask agent to do final walk-thru video to send to you to confirm quality of work BEFORE final payment to contactor.8) List the property for sale.NOTE: we're heading into winter/holidays when all real estate activity slows.