For example, the stuff I can buy here in Austin would be 3x the price of the stuff I can buy in Michigan where I'm from, but labor prices would be even more different because of the high amount of immigrants here (versus the terrible government in Mi, who knows what would be better).I've found a number of books on the subject.

US, regardless of immigration status" quote from an article by Jo Becker, Education/Outreach Specialist, Fair Housing Council of Oregon in an article titled screening without Social Security Numbers: there Are Options!

There are many illegal immigrants who do so, but that is not the majority by any stretch.  

Sub2 Sub 2 and a noteLand contractYou might want to talk to an immigration lawyer about owning property

My wife will stay in Japan for about a year while her immigration processes. 

I really want to start doing something like that. and I decided that starting with wholesaling is the best thing to do since I don't have a necessary budget to do the others.My question is: considering my case, I really don't want to fall for the "unlawful employment" thing with the immigration department because I know it is very tricky.Looking forward to hearing your advice on the matter!

Ask immigrant workers.Im sure there is some sort of SOPA agreement that conflicts with your idea.  

All four ultra-high inflow population states are major immigration gateways to Hispanics and Asians.Minh Le, if your prophecy holds true that the bay area market will correct 25%, you can expect a phone call from me as I will be taking a flight out to SF so that you can show me where are the best Flips are located in the Bay area :) 

My parents are immigrants that had moved here from Thailand.

I like this area for the following reasons:Good job market, pacific rim access for new  immigrants and investors funds who like west coast investments, still affordable housing relative to other west coastal markets ( Bay Area, LA, San Diego, Sacramento, Phoenix) The fact  that its  a cool (no pun intended) place to live for millenials make this a huge positive play.