I worked about 15 hours a day and drove a $600 pickup truck with no A/C or power steering.

Section 1 items to be cleared and any Section 2 items that may be a health and safety issue are also to be cleared, otherwise property is ineligible for financing.and...10. 1004D: WATER HEATER DOUBLE STRAPPED IN UNIT C/AIR CONDITIONER FASTENED IN WINDOW IN UNTI C OR REMOVE AS WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE / FLOORING INSTALLED IN BEDROOM IN UNIT C, MOLD REPAIRED IN UNIT D.

I look like a genius now to families and friends because it turned out to be the right bet. One

In a battle of wills between a squatter and Mother Nature, always bet on the latter.

http://www.bloomberg.com/infographics/2013-12-20/blackstones-big-bet-on-rental-homes.html

However if your interested in an otherwise prohibited general solicitation you can elect to use a private placement under regulation D 506 C or the more lengthy process of Regulation A.

But then again these guys should know this and have this done before presenting the product.The other major issue you have if this was C or D class Is THEFT  in most cases the TK guys I finance will not put major appliances into the homes until the tenant  moves in..

I made a big bet on Detroit, I bought 25 properties at rock bottom prices.  

I'm not an attorney but for wholesaling and flipping a C or S Corp is probably the best way to go.  

I would never want to bet on speculation in this or any market.