@Kenneth FohtThere's no shortage of wholesalers, however, most of them are offering properties which would be only marginally profitable so you really need know your numbers...acquisition, hold, repair, sale, and other costs.

Keep in mind, the jobs are starting to jump the boarder too because Illinois is so jacked up. 1) We've seen huge appreciation in all NWI markets the past 2 years2) There is a shortage of good priced rentals.

Which brought us back to Labor Only contracts and then purchasing materials ourselves.In the Minnesota area we are experiencing a labor shortage in the trades. 

And if for some reason the assets class for your passive investment has to be real estate there is no shortage of options you will find that you can feel comfortable with.

I told the seller that I was not going to close on the deal unless they came to the table with the shortage. 

Hey Ryan, There is a massive shortage of housing for buyers and renters in our market.

@Chris Low Tesla investment in the Reno area is a part of what is being billed as the 'largest industrial park in in the world' RENO TRICIt's likely to bring mostly skilled and unskilled labor jobs needing B- to C- housing.Take a look at this article from the Reno newspaper regarding the housing shortage RGJ ArticleThere is opportunity in my opinion.  

You might also offer the lender the possibility of you taking a loan for part of the shortage.

As you know, when there's a shortage of property, your area goes up.

I do know there is a shortage of rentals as I have tried to book a rental myself .