My SDIRA is one of the biggest but with the worst possible WEB site that led to financial losses and even an identity theft (which though remedied, left me angry.)

Every update and query is a call to the web and the host's servers. 

Most RE agents web sites usually has links to the local info, I'm a RE agent and mine has links as well. 

I have experience in internet marketing & web design and sell websites to small local business in the area

I have experience in web design and was wondering if I should start offering custom websites/marketing funnels to wholesalers & investors so they can build their list easily, or bring in new leads easier.Here are a few designs I put together, let me know what you think CASH-BUYER LIST DESIGN:LEASE OPTIONS:Do you think other investors would be into this service?

In other parts of the country the assessment value is much closer to actual value but that is not true in Vegas.You are correct that Zillow is hit or miss as well so don't use that for comps either.Your best bet is establish a relationship with a local Realtor that can provide you with solid sold comps for value.

I've seen people talk about rentals and it seems like that is so risky and only slightly profitable due to maintenance costs and vacancy and stuff.Flipping houses seems like a much safer bet with bigger gains judging from the success stories.Again this is probably a stupid question with alot of missing variables.

I'm not looking to invest in NY so I think buying access to MLS in other areas of the country will be my best bet. 

But keep in mind that if that Company can get them under Contract for those prices, you can bet that they don't REALLY think they are foregoing $70k of profit for just $25k rehab.

Long term, the whole downtown will be massively changed over the next decade so it could be a good long-term bet.