You can probably find cash flowing properties in LA if you wholesale or buy at huge discount in a few distinct locations ONLY.  

Then we have the international flavor of language, English as a second language.

Curbed LAthis site will give you some flavor for the EP area.  

This is a very important distinction because the actual performance will likely vary from the sponsor's projections.

The generally accepted distinction is that properties that are sold after being held for a year or longer are not considered “flipped".

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That's an important distinction to make.

Here's the thing about wholesaling, if they show up in court, they will strike out, they can't hit a home run acting as a strawman without a license.If they aren't breaking the law, they are skirting it and the more deals they have done, the closer they get as being seen as a dealer in real estate, being in the business has a much different flavor than a one time assignment that can be perfectly legal. 

This distinction is where a conversation with an expert will be most helpful to identify the specifics of your needs and goals.And, this field is like many things... a service where you get what you pay for.  

Be careful, however, about recognizing the distinction between what is technically possible versus practically feasible.