Here is a good video The Ohio Division of Real Estate made about wholesaling in Ohio https://www.com.ohio.gov/real/ I recommend you just get your real estate sales license.

Changing locks and holding contents hostage maybe.

I would not purchase MLS RE in San Diego as this time without value adds unless I was going to hold it at least 10 years. 

I emphasize the importance of utilizing professional photos, videos, and online presence to enhance property visibility.

I work with a property management company in NJ and we see a lot of success with our clients holding long-term rentals. https://www.tvdhousing.com/Welcome to BP! 

Finally, check with the Town to make sure there are no municipal liens, Make sure they're on Town sewer, check with the tax assessor to see how many bedrooms the tax office thinks there are, (important if you are flipping) buy ok to have more bedrooms if you are planning to buy and hold.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I was envious of a friends big gorgeous fixers in Arkansas, and I reacted by over-renovating, holding on too long, getting over-leveraged and then 2008 happened and…well enough said.

If your hold period is short, it may not make sense to take bonus depreciation.BENEFIT - Clearly additional depreciation is the benefit, but only if you can use it. 

I am confident that I will be able to refinance the remaining seller note principle with private money to allow me to hold off on putting more money in the deal.