I am not sure if it is more effective. 

It's hard to guess how soon regulations will become effective.

Selling slower here too--FL you have a lot going on--midwest has a seasonality effect. 

Where are your scheduled gross rents and effective rents so far in the last T12 months so we can figure out offense and defensive strategies.These would be the questions we'd go through in planning your steps ahead.

@Arun Maheshwari Richmond and Rosenburg have effectively become immediate suburbs of Houston with the continued sprawl.

I agree that working with people is easier and more cost effective than the alternative.As I read this, I'm considering creating a Cash For Keys written program that I can give my tenants at lease signing to remind them to come to me rather than just stop paying. 

@Dallas Smith To defer capital gains on your investment property, a 1031 exchange is an effective strategy, but the replacement property must be held for investment purposes for at least two years.

I understand I can increase liability in each individual landlord policy, but one single umbrella policy is much more cost effective when I have multiple properties.

If you can come in and operate effectively I think you'll find success rather quickly due to that.BTW - for a property management platform I would highly recommend Buildium.

. - You will be at risk of breaking the law, as many states are creating laws that effectively ban wholesaling, and while wholesaling gurus claim that this is not the case, they are either lying or deluded.