For anyone considering this, it’s probably worth consulting with a local land-use attorney or planner to navigate the specifics and make sure you’re maximizing the opportunity without running into red tape.

Hi BP community,
I’m relatively new to wholesaling and currently have two properties under contract with the owner. Both properties are located on the east side of Houston and present solid investment opportunities. ...

I’ve been unable to find anything.I’m new to the Cleveland market and was able to navigate the LAIC issue.

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

It takes me 10~ minutes to get on Lake Shore drive, then it's pretty easy to navigate the city. 

A good team can make or break your ability to navigate that effectively.If you’re considering out-of-state investing, I'd be happy to share some resources on getting started and making it work for your goals.Hope that helps!

Flipping with someone experienced can be invaluable, especially when you’re new to navigating contractors and timelines.Researching Out-of-State Markets: For a duplex, consider markets like Phoenix or San Antonio - investor-friendly with strong rental demand.

Very mob loan shark like.  

I remember failing a few times learning the equity markets and fully expect real estate to be as hard, if not harder to navigate.

My bookkeeping firm provides me with a steady active income, which allows me to keep doing deals, cover unexpected expenses, and navigate the occasional black swan event.