I would recommend, at least, opening up a LLC in the US and operating out of that under your wholesale business.

Open to any tips, thank you! 

Quote from @Henry Lazerow:My guess is most of the deals selling go to newbies who have no idea what a rehab really costs or that once you open the walls the costs often go up 10's of thousands so you need a solid margin to make money. 

.: unless a lake front, dont bother - the market is oversaturated. open airbnb and see how many available properties there are for the upcoming holidays.  

Even with SUbto, he openly states these are lending options that have been around for a long time.

And THEN material participation will open the deductions for you.

@Jesse Jones-SmithCongrats on the job and housing perks—those open some interesting paths!

And qe are open to any state in the US.  

Go to a local realtor next time the appeal process is open and ask them to do a CMA on your place and use that data for your evidence when appealing with the county.

Just ensure you're transparent with the seller about the process and keep communication open.