One thing you should have a solo 401k and be maxing that puppy out.. the buy GREAT performing notes in it.. and or as other suggested do some syndication investments.. those are ALL about the sponsor.... you need to be very careful who you pick when you do those.and a Roth IRA as well.. go see a real good CPA and do some planning... if you like flipping nothing wrong with that.. but buying some income producing assets will help on tax's just depends.I would also look into MHP in those areas those can be a very nice little cash cow machine ...

Yes, he will perform minor maintenance labor, lawn care, collect rents and find new tenants when necessary. 

Buyers did not receive escrow instructions and seller disclosures until Aug 16th due to selling agent/seller not performing as required (buyer agent constantly emailed/texted requesting for performance).

I would keep a close eye on the immigration policies which would influence prices much more than the 15% tax.

The numbers look great but it will never perform close to what you think.  

Questions that need to be answered regarding the contract you have with the wholesaler:-How does the contract deal with the wholesalers inability to perform?

See of the property can perform based upon its rents alone.

Yes, it really was that bad.I finally caved and contacted a local plumber who had performed over 15 conversions from Well/Septic to City/Sewer and ironed out a cash deal which cost me less than $6,500 all in.

If you're considering that you might want to leave the deal then just leave in the inspection contingency, which everyone is aware of, instead of planning on not performing by not signing a contract.

Historically San Diego has out performed virtually every other US market for RE ROI for buy n hold investors.