@Cole Barthel Wow what a potentially great opportunity for you and for your neighborhood if you're able to clean up these properties and treat the tenants with the respect they deserve! 

Treat the customer with respect, provide safe and desirable products,   purchased at the right price and condition, provide quality management  and anyone can be successful no matter what the product or market.  

On an annualized basis through 2025 and 2026, asking and effective rents are expected to increase by 1.7% and 1.9%, respectively, to finish 2026 at $44.10 and $35.15.Full Market Report

I would respectfully disagree.

It’s basically bankrupt and there’s no respect for the rule of law.

Be respectful to the business you're looking to break into. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Matthew MorrowI am curious and not trying to start a war - but when you say you can see both sides - what is the side of a “wholesaler”I am not an agent but an investor - and I don’t see the legitimacy’s of wholesaling without a license.Chris, I totally respect your position.

If treated kindly and with respect, they will usually be honest and vulnerable about what they are going through and how they might be able to either salvage the situation or walk away with dignity. 

We are in good and respectable careers so I am not worried about him defaulting on his half.

Show as many pictures and loud barks as you like to try to convince others you are a reputable company.People you admire and respect (I won't list names) have asked you to just STOP taking my content and just do your own thing.