No one else getting in legal trouble is no incentive to ignore the fact if it is legal or wise to do so.

@James Wise  has some really good content on managing in cleveland..

if you are trying to sell the property to a Fix and Flipper, there is no deal, as there is no meat to make a profit, now if you are selling the property to a landlord, you have to run your numbers to see if they can cash flow.Otherwise, use your time wisely and find another deal

Not a wise financial move.3.

Whatever the market is tellin you is a wise direction, you can do with your 1031. 

And most had cash from the sale of their Cali homes and would overpay for the AZ property.That has stopped as far as most people I know are concerned......they have finally wised up.And now that AZ prices have gone up, the deals are not as common.....but they are still there.

@Sebastian PapworthTo answer your questions, no, I wasn't referring to you specifically and, as one might expect given my latest comments on the matter, I'm happy I sold out of the area (both personal- and project-wise) since I became uncomfortable with the risks.I may add that it's perfectly normal and healthy for us and others to have different opinions and that makes up for a good and interesting debate within a forum like this.

That being said, it would not be wise too.

Important Tip for Wholesalers: 🌟Before diving into property contracts, it’s wise to check your local state and county regulations to see if you need a license to wholesale in your area.

A financially wise landlord has standards about how they take care of their property, to avoid losing money.