I have four a way to offer investors New Construction Investment properties that solve for all the issues that investors face today.  

I was faced with this exact decision 7 years ago in my 30’s, and decided to pay off my primary.

Follow up with sellers and buyers regularly to stay top-of-mind.By following these five rules, you can minimize most of the common challenges wholesalers face and set yourself up for success.

At the same time get out to REI meet ups and get your name and face out there. 

Quote from @Stuart Udis: The natural buyer of the entry level SF homes have limited cash and therefore the biggest obstacle they face is funds to close.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I thinik a lot of municipalities are going to face money issues now and in the next few years where it will be too counterproductive to ban STRs (even if thats what the particular constituency wants) and give up the revenue

Keep in mind if approved, you will only be able to turn on once for a max 72 hours so coordinate the appraiser if applicableYou bare all the costs of turn on and turn off costs with the utility companies. 

It's actually to rent to a section 8 family which is *very* important to my wife and is facing housing insecurity right now.

You also will face a byzantine, corrupt, and incompetent city government.