So I pretty much just came on here to vent about my frustrations. 

If you run afoul of their regulations (again, whether you're a real estate agent or not), you face fines, etc.I'm always confused and frustrated by the prevailing wisdom that wholesaling is an "easy" or "good" way to get started along the path to rehabbing houses.  

I would not be able to afford the down payment if it wasn’t for my real estate properties.

When I bought my first property, I was still working full time so I just used it as supplemental income until I could afford to buy another.

I want to flip houses for profit, but I live in New York and I can't afford it to do it in New York..

States have increasingly been deeming this predatory to those who can least afford it. http://wane.com/2016/02/02/indiana-ag-sues-3-compa...

It is publicly listed, at an affordable price, for over 60 days.  

Try to pay any charge offs you may owe if you can afford to.

@Steven Gesis, yes sir... it is definitely frustrating, not only for the investor but the homeowner as well.

I lived in the 5th ward for two years after college as it was affordable...my truck was vandalized every six months, and I was in the nice south of I-10 area.I own several rentals in the Houston and larger metro area now - none are in the 5th ward.