Or a state that has terrible landlord laws?

I think wholesaling the way it has been taught is going to shrink over time given new legislation and laws on the activity.. 

I live & invest in Chicago but recently have turned my head towards Northwest Indiana because of the landlord friendly laws, it's ridiculously costly in Chicago if you have to evict! 

One of my units was a successful Airbnb that hit the market due to the changing Denver laws so I'm usually open to discussing arbitrage options on that property. 

Laws seem to be loosening up all the time.I get your point about less things to fix assuming someone is using them.

Finding good deals is nearly impossible with the prices, tenant laws, and taxes working against us.Since you’re considering the Midwest, I’d definitely suggest keeping Detroit on your radar.

Laws are now passed that prevent you from renting to yourself and claiming all the losses.

IDEALLY, we would like to find a property that has or is capable of being converted into a “mother in law”, “ADU”, “Casita”, or any other separate living quarters in which we could rent out the main portion to a tenant (short term or long term) and then use the separate space as our own for when we come and go with business.

If that's not an option than you'll have to close and serve notice yourself and abide by your local laws.

You should check out Larry Andelsman of Andelsman Law in NYC.