Admittedly I'm not a fan of wholesaling for a variety of reasons but that is not to say that some don't make it work so I am somewhat biased. 

I won’t be doing one for a variety of reasons pertaining to my particular situation and goals.

I'm currently investing in a variety of districts but really like Irvington.

I'm enjoying the variety of answers I'm getting, it's illuminating for sure.

Keurig is easy because it doesn't require constant re-supply of filters and coffee, you can provide some varieties, and less likely going to be messes.At the same time...I HATE KEURIG!

This law is not intended to tell landlords to shove their own boot up where the sun don't shine...its intended to protect folks who shouldn't be evicted for a variety of reasons.

What I’m confused about: So much of what I read/listen to is experienced investors (with way more than 10 properties) talking about buying properties with a variety of creative financing strategies) and then “Refinancing” the property into a “traditional” mortgage later on.

Some might be flipper friendly but you want some one with a lot of experience managing a variety of rental properties. 

There are a variety of factors in position, many moving pieces, that are priming RE to undergo a correction.Some info worth noting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Pay cash be local and hands on and realize what your dealing with and don't evict over co pay not paying.. too much debt right now going into non appreciating assets is  what I see.. and that will really hurt investors when they decide heck this simply is not worth it.. its not financial freedom its financial ball and chain and they go to exit and its not pretty.. when you own in cash you can ride the waves   sit out the thunderstorms and you have a variety of exits that are real and can be achieved without loss of capital.