The biggest ways IMO are MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission).Commission savings adds up fast when you're doing multiple deals a year.That being said, there is cost to having a license so if you're only doing a couple deals a year then it might not make as much sense.

Yes, you read that right, the American system was designed to best facilitate FAILURE not success. because when there is freedom to FAIL, it comes from consumers ability to choose, choose who is worth it, who isnt, and the poor performers fail and the good performers are rewarded. 

Don't quite understand what you mean.Wholesaling has nothing to do with where you grew up.Wholesaling (as well as any other business) is about lead generation.I didn't grow up in NYC, and if I were to wholesale there I would dominate that market with my ability to rank websites #1, dominate online presence, credibility, and competence strategies I can apply to my online image.I think this is why so many people are "afraid" of wholesaling.Break wholesaling down into its most basic elements.

If the property is in a good rental market, with solid cash flow potential and the ability to build long-term equity, holding might make more sense.

While passive rental income is possible, managing it across borders can be tricky and may incur extra costs like foreigner withholding taxes and specialized tax filing.Financial Accounts (Roth IRA and HYSA): From what I understand, if you were to leave the U.S. without citizenship or a green card, your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA would be affected as you would likely no longer have U.S.

Creating an LLC: Forming an LLC may offer liability protection and help with structuring multiple properties, but it doesn’t change your ability to take rental property deductions or depreciation.

For a fee of course which I believe to be 12% of rent.I am a new investor but I do have the ability to learn and take action.

Quote from @Ian Stuart: In my opinion, multifamily NOI growth will slow over time as inflation pressures in the U.S. continue to weigh on tenants' disposable incomes (which detracts from their ability to pay higher rents).

By highlighting my ability to close quickly and my plans to enhance the property's value, I secured favorable terms that fit my investment goals while laying the groundwork for the broader development project.

Recognizing the opportunity to combine steady income from existing tenants with the ability to develop the lower level for Arbol Eatery and other amenities, I pursued direct negotiations with the seller.