I have been contemplating possibly trying to wholesale one of these lots to a foreign car dealership.

Yes I am contemplating doing something just like that with some local partners who would be able to provide a portfolio of OZ properties ripe for renovation.

Hopefully those projects will serve us well for our first flip.At this point, we have decided that combining flipping and rentals will allow me to contemplate leaving my day job sooner than retirement and to work for us instead.Good luck with your next one.

Which is why I’m contemplating either buying outside of my district or moving states entirely.

I have a second business that I am contemplating moving into one of the lower units.

Is this sufficient or are you contemplating something different?

Also, placing a call (good luck) to the codes enforcement office of the jurisdiction in which you are contemplating an investment.

I'm contemplating transitioning jobs and will need health insurance while I transition.  

I'm wondering how this all went down without something unethical taking place...For your reference and anyone else's here, NAR Code of Ethics states:When an opinion of value is formed for a member of the public the opinion shall include the following:-identification of the subject property-date prepared-defined value or price-limiting conditions, including statements of purpose(s) and intended user(s)-any present or contemplated interest, including the possibility of representing the seller/landlord or buyers/tenants-basis for the opinion, including applicable market data-if the opinion is not an appraisal, a statement to that effect-disclosure of whether and when a physical inspection of the property's exterior was conducted-disclosure of whether and when a physical inspection of the property's interior was conducted-disclosure of whether the REALTOR® has any conflicts of interest (Amended 1/14)Also "REALTORS® shall be honest and truthful in their real estate communications and shall present a true picture in their advertising, marketing, and other representations."

I was contemplating buying his 30 day challenge but im not sure how practical it would be for me since I wouldn’t have direct contact with him.