I decided I’d find another method. 

If you’re patient and methodical, though, cash flow can absolutely become a reliable income stream.Hope that helps!

Your problem is probably your method of wholesaling. 

This method is particularly relevant if you're in a market with high rental demand.Many property owners have found that adding an ADU significantly increases their property's market value and appeal.

Does anyone use another method of goal setting or periodic review method?

What is the most efficient method to connect with potential renters or claims representatives?

If you want a lower downpayment way of investing without moving into the property, I recommend the BRRRR method. 

I've posted a vote for your original post, good luck and do great things! 

I am the only real estate investor with my bookkeeper and at first she thought this was a little overboard but once she started setting rules in Quickbooks to simplify her work she quickly realized how simple this method makes things.

Other classic selling points are increasing housing supply in a market in need of it (assuming yours also is) and bettering the community.You can also hear concerns/worries for the people most likely top show up to the zoning meeting and voice their dissent, so you can prepare counterarguments or talk them off the ledge.It's great you already have relationships with members on the council, but I would check if they have to recuse themselves from voting on the issue.