Here's a report from early 2023 on that lays out what the author believes were the top 21 real estate investment markets in 2023.

In some cases, you may pay property taxes and insurance directly to the relevant authorities

The cure the various regulatory authorities have come up with is twofold, legislation that restricts the methods wholesalers may use, and regulations requiring wholesalers to hold real estate brokers license.  

Any advise or connections to Houston Authority?

In case you're involved in riskier tactics, having an LLC might provide you further assurance.Understand Local Laws: Recognise local laws pertaining to LLCs and property ownership.

**Tax Lot Consolidation:**To consolidate multiple tax lots into a single tax lot, you'll need to work with local authorities and possibly a title company.

Everything is always communicated with tenants and pre-authorized/agreed to in advance via lease. 

What about this:Get added to the Morgage as someone that is authorized to discuss the mortgage, but not be responsible for it.Get added to the insurance policy as a "loss payee"Get a Deed (Quit Claim or other) from seller but don't record it until the loan is paid off.Keep making payments on the loan under the other person's name.Another idea is to do the same as above but record an option against the property to be able to purchase property at any time in the future for $100. 

I know you guys might not be authorized to give out legal advice but I figure it would be best to get opinions from those really doing it.

Taxing authorities and the booking platforms are now getting half or more of the pie.