Tacking onto what @John Koster said, the POS ordinances can be tougher in certain cities than others and the tax rates in the burbs can turn a dream deal into a nightmare rather quickly.I'd find a knowledgeable agent who also invests and work with this person to learn the areas and see what fits your investing profile.

Selling 20 houses in your first year is no small feat – you’ve clearly got the hustle and determination to make your investment dreams a reality.

They want more online leads, but I'm quickly learning their bigger issue is outbound sales & marketing, i.e. understanding who their customers (and referral partners) are and engaging them meaningfully.I've been lurking on BP and researching their build areas and it seems like their primary clients are developers and investors, not individuals building their dream vacation home (though they are part of the mix).Their value prop is dollar efficiency and speed.

Same with the unemployment rate.Your cynicism is noted and you really must live a miserable existence thinking everyone is out to get you.I answered your question and lent pointed direction, your response of wanting it spoon-feed to you on a silver platter "or else" whatever theory you dream up is "true", well I simply reject that. 

Without this change, thousands of veteran buyers could be denied access to professional representation in their pursuit of the American Dream of homeownership.

I must've been day dreaming! 

And I leave you with a big dream of mine.

But also, never give up on your dream.

Buy/holds is still the dream.

Get as close to the truth as legal in your state and clarify that you're not a huge capital group coming to town to slum lord the entire city, you're a hard-working guy trying to break out of the 9 to 5 (if that's legal to disclose) and being able to turn a modest income on a rental would be a vital step toward that dream of financial freedom.