Ask discovery questions, genuinely care about the answers, and seek to find a solution that falls in line with what is important to the owner.Aim to first establish trust with the owner.

Wholesaling also has it own regulations coming down the pipeline... 

There are banks out there that offer lines of credit for GP stakes, which many established syndicators utilize and draw on to potentially fund their follow-on offerings.  

Being new to the LA market, I'm looking to partner with someone who has established relationships with local contractors and/or experience with creative financing.

Are there any local policies or regulations that could affect real estate investments in these neighborhoods?

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Being consistent is essential for establishing a successful thought leadership empire.

An LLC can help protect your personal assets by limiting liability, and it also allows you to establish business credit early, which can be useful as you scale your portfolio.

Establish a solid reserve fund (3-6 months of rent) to cover unexpected expenses or vacancies, which are inevitable over time.Make sure you're well-versed in local landlord-tenant laws to avoid legal complications.

The only reason you should not enforce action is if its contrary to an applicable law or regulation...Here is another section from Seller Covenants:Seller agrees to honor requests for execution of endorsements of Mortgage Note from Seller to Buyer if made within thirty (30) days following the Transfer Date, after which Seller shall not be obligated to honor such requests.So if there was an issue with a prior document, after 30 days they can tell you to go pound sand - and based on court documents, this has happened.