So far, he’s gotten 2 prank calls, the police called him from one small city, code compliance caught him placing a sign and he has only gotten 1 lead so far.

And that's because people don't want to live there, and with headlines like this there's no wonder why: Modesto Police Department Pushes City to Approve $15k for New Hires... makes you question why police officers don't want to work there...A lot of the demand is coming from people moving out of the Bay Area, and so they'd like to remain close since they still have friends and family living in the area.

The city management, police department, fire department, and schools have been overhauled.

BTW, on the above project, someone in the neighborhood called the police on us.

Just a transitional job while looking for police work in Houston.

95% of the houses around me are 2nd homes or vacation rentals and fortunately, the local police know which homes are vacant and need extra watching.Will you have a good alarm system or cameras installed?  

There may be a community police presence that is targeted for students and also rental registration.  

I am a police officer and I am looking to obtain financial freedom through real estate investing and possibly be able to retire at an early age.

as far as the crime during the flip, the local police office may be your best bet.  

Also, that there was a new sheriff in town, I'm a former Army SGT, Military Police Officer, with combat experience, and that I don't tolerate shenanigans in my buildings.