The danger is you'll be trading one transactional business for another.I would find others who have built a real wholesaling/flip business with systems so you can scale, and if you want, you have something to sell when it's time you've bought enough rentals.Good LuckGino

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

They're  nothing but problems, even dangerous. 

No substance!!!

DANGEROUS WHOLESALE WANNA BE - This person is himself a VICTUM of mis information, fraudulent marketing or outright scam.  

There may be some exception if you previously identified that tree as dangerous/sick/etc and brought it to the owners attention.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

I was confronted with a community living in real poverty, substance abuse, and general neglect for their well being.

Aside from the obvious dangers, I’m seeking best practices and how experienced investors  in this area handle hurricane damage?

You might want to visit Detroit if you have not, and drive around the different streets in the city- but I warn you it is very dangerous in many parts.