Since they would eventually pay the taxes on the money (assuming I am correct), I doubt this would rise to the level of a crime per se.

Because of that, I don't believe it's necessarily accurate to paint a market picture based on inventory levels aloneIn most circumstances, these lots are still moving if priced correctly, and I can back that up as I've sold multiple of them over the past few months.

They need a lot more training & accountability on systems and processes vs. the subs coming in just to do their trade they are highly skilled in.

Sounds like you have some skills in that space. 

My advice is: If you are managing from a distance, you need someone with a high level of accountability and close proximity to care for your assets.  

It has to be wholesalers, or investors that do volume and poses sales skills.

Sometimes it is easier to split the profits and JV with someone if they can bring a valuable skill set to the table.

Unless you find an attorney that exclusively practices in this area, they won't have that level of knowledge.  

I will say there is always some type level of risk when investing in real estate though

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