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

Title company found out because it was on the chain of title.I don't know if this is common practice since this is not the subject property to be on a loan.

If you are going to do it yourself and be successful, you must know the law inside and out and learn how to resolve problems before they happen.If only someone wrote a practical how-to book for DIY Landlords...

Since your goal is to build a portfolio of rental properties, you’re right to weigh both the financial and practical aspects of this decision.

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

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. 

Cosmetic flips and short-term rentals can be profitable, but regulations and online marketing are essential.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

The new regulations will make my offers even more competitive.

Yes, market is volatile, interest rates are fluctuating, but the fact that we can't neglect is that banks are more regulated, lending practices are stricter, and the housing market is not based on a pile of risky mortgages.