PMs can be a very valuable resource for you for a variety of reasons, not to mention they can also be a potential deal source for you! 

It sounds like you are already aware how helpful BP is and the plethora of information available here to help guide you along the way!

You need to consult a local attorney and have them guide you on the correct way to "wholesale" if its legal in your area.

I would suggest you check out the following website for info about vacation rentals in general:  http://vrownersguide.com/ It is a vacation rental owners guide website.

@Roy N. is from East Canada and should be able to guide you. 

So I am joining the local REIA and looking forward to using the resources on this site as well.

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.- If we buy a couple thousand acres of ranch land, but want to turn it into a wind or solar farm, how quickly does the land need to become active with the actual farming of natural resources?

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@Abigail CooperHere are a few links that should help you get that question answered about section 8 approval in Phoenix:https://www.phoenix.gov/housingsite/Pages/inspecti...https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/resources/qu...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/279...http://homeguides.sfgate.com/qualify-house-section...Hope that helps!!