You don’t get CA level appreciation in Kansas City.Some areas are high crime so need make sure you understand the neighborhood you are investing in, like any city all locations are not equal.Very car centric city, mass transit is not widely used, people don’t walk, they drive outside of a few very walkable locations in heart of the city. 

The reason so many people struggle with wholesaling is simple: they don’t understand lead generation.Take a moment to think about your approach.

It's my understanding that the previous auditor only had the position for eight months, jacked everyone’s taxes up, and then resigned and passed away.

I totally understand that it depends but I think what I am looking for is a bit more input and guidance.

As an investor in a market where cash flow does not come often and appreciation is a bigger play, I understand your mindset. 

Recommended he went through the due diligence process just sohe can understand the process and how his property gets valued.

I put the odds at 97% an investor does very well, 2% that through no fault of Praxis' the housing market and/or the economy enter a tail-spin due to inept political leadership at the highest levels, and 1% that Brian is the biggest fraud ever to fool me. 

There are many federal judges who understand you can't just take people's property with no compensation.

We appreciate your support and understanding during this challenging time.A medical note attached simply says "1 year leave from school for medical reasons"Please advise on what is the best recourse in handling a situation like this?

As a CFA you probably know the old quote from Warren Buffett who said something like "buy what you know and understand".