I have been anxiously looking but deals are no where near as prevalent as just one year ago.  

Wholesaling is much more prevalent than others also markets were EM deposits are traditionally very low.I know in my deals around the country now banks and I think some HUD stuff they are finally asking for realistic deposits like 2 to 5k per deal.. that will thin the wholesaler ranks a little bit..

After independence, the country was underpopulated and homesteading was prevalent - or else land was just taken from the indians etc. there are many advantages to having skin in the game.

Also, Wholesaling is real and is prevalent in AK.  

However illegal flipping opens one up to criminal prosecution.All one needs to do is google "illegal flipping" and you will find a plethora of information on the subject, from HUDs 2003 memo and subsequent guidance memos, to Freddie Mac guidelines etc.I think the problem for many on here to understand is that they were not doing business when this was a prevalent occurrence, and the people most familiar with it are probably appraisers, lenders and agents...and less so investors.

Like you I am a bit surprised that more directed branding (in order to gain recognition and build following/credibility) is not prevalent in REI.I was thinking of doing branding that would provide some context to the type of environment you'll find behind the door of a rental.For example, I was thinking of doing a TechHaus rental (3-4 bdr) in which I would cater to working professionals in the tech industry - with features such as whiteboard walls, connected home, and work stations. 

Section 8 housing is also incredibly prevalent so make sure that is something you are comfortable working with should it come up.Otherwise, try to stay close to all of the universities and the greater downtown area (and areas near the Path Train) if you want to focus on the Newark area.  

While million-dollar-housing creep is happening nationwide, it’s nowhere more prevalent than in San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland.http://www.citylab.com/housing/2016/05/the-rise-of...

Speaking with a few real estate agents, is especially prevalent in more speculative neighborhoods, such as around Broadway Junction and South Bronx.

Comps are not as prevalent and you get kick backs from quality control on why this isn't in guidelines etc.