But after opening my eyes to the wide world of REI, I'm convinced college would be a waste of my time, since I'm planning to go into real estate full time anyways.My preparation this year for the great journey ahead has consisted of binging real estate books and podcasts, keeping an eye on the forums, and saving as much capital as I can.

Not sure why state wide rent control scares you.

But, I also would prefer not to deal with the long contracts and other cons to having the license...especially for just a handful of deals.I know this topic of wholesaling without a license is widely debated, but what to you believe would be the best route under the circumstances I mentioned? 

Tonight I get home, both doors are wide open and the landlord has clearly been inside.

@Stephen Buhrmaster - I am going to take an unpopular position on this: cash flow has been hyped up and is by itself widely miss-understood and overrated.

I'm happy around 4-5% with fingers crossed the property value will increase substantially in 6-8 years.im also looking at bigger lot sizes, corner lots and proximity to wide streets to maximize potential FAR if I wish to syndicate and develop the land further down the track.

The financial give no explanation.Post meeting Update:Owner was unable to explain the wide swings in rental income during a 3-6 month period.

On the 25th, I went to check on the status - the door was wide open (literally!)

By June 2019 I expect the cash flow would be positive ~$400 but have not actually looked at city wide rent increases in that time (I know all of my tenants got rent increases).The higher appreciating cash flow area will always catch a slower appreciating cash flow area given enough time (it is simple math). 

Sellers should have their homes marketed as far and wide as they can.