Such strategic zoning decisions bolster the provision of affordable living spaces, invigorating local economies by amplifying the consumer base to support nearby businesses.

And that's a metric I use, navigation in UNDER 3 seconds.

Referrals from local investors on BiggerPockets can be a great resource. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agents@Mark Ainley sounds like a great person to link up with!

I'm still right side up due to getting a deal and finding a tenant who was willing to pay above market rent, but the point is this is a cash intensive business and little things can quickly add up to a lot of expense. 

You have to possess the ability and desire to navigate it.

I think it’s a more recent consideration (maybe in the past decade or so based on my digging / anecdotal feedback) and perhaps some of you that have been in the business longer and simply renewing old policies may be getting a pass.  

Remember, many sellers are looking for solutions to problems, so your role is about providing a service as much as closing a sale.As you navigate the wholesaling process, keep in mind the importance of due diligence.

But from a moral & ethical perspective, you may want to decide at some point to just eat it and accept write it off as cost of doing business.

For instance, if you're in some of the well known markets that multi-family does very well in ( Boston, Columbus, Etc. ) , multifamily could be a great starting point for your investment business. 

We’ve been in business for 15 years, with a capitalization of $300M.