And, they generally bring forth action when a neighbor files a complaint and the fines/remedies can be painful. 

You may want to see if the actions you do as a wholesaler allow you to claim real estate professional status.If you can, you can potentiall offset the wholesale income with the rental losses.Discuss the above with your CPA.

This action reflects an alarmingly popular sentiment that rental housing belongs to the state, not its owners.

Best course of action here is to make a WY Umbrella LLC that owns the CA and any future LLCs.2.

You only get paid enough to continue.3) You don't need a dozen self-help books, all you need is action and self-discipline.4) YouTube University, podcasts, and the internet will only take you so far. 5) Book smarts make interesting conversation, street smarts make money.6) Find someone who is successful doing what you want to be doing and ask questions.

I did not read the rules around security deposits. you may be allowed to use those funds and still file a small claims action for any remainder, but I can't imagine that it would be worth it if you have at least one month's rent in security deposit. 

You like the action of getting out so I see that is no good reason to buy.Cool yer jets my man.

Boiled down it's the idea of owning RE without any of the theoretical "headaches" of owning it - you don't have to come up with all the funds for purchase; you don't have to manage it; you don't have to unclog toilets; ETC.

I have been pleased with it and not just tons of excellent info and resources, but great interaction along with accountability with the focus on taking action. 

Given these circumstances, I believe there may be grounds for a class action lawsuit against these companies, and their owners.