Their mindset is often not that of a "motivated seller".

MFRs often have more maintenance and clients involved.

Margin space at the top and bottom, sides, font size = pages to be filed with many standard documents = $$$$$$$ Filing feesWhile it does standardize documents, many attorneys may have charges per page = $$$$$Need a copy of filed documents from the Recorder= $$$$$Fees to be charged are often regulated by statute at the state level and is in some places seen as a taxing issue, so they can manipulate an increase by requiring the number of pages to present a deed or assignment for example.

People often describe development differently.

Management of multifamily in PHX is quite intense due to the class of tenant and low rents for SFR, you end up with low income, no credit train wreck people.

If they are wholesalers, I would recommend asking them who they have in mind I sell the home to, and how often they do deals.

Does anyone flip properties vs rent because of personal preference to not deal with the longer term issues of tenants and/or management?

Jon, from what I've read the definition of "active business" is kinda gray...does it depend on how many and how often you are flipping those lease options?

The Crime Map breaks bigger cities into specific neighborhoods and you can see exactly what kind of crimes and how often for a particular neighborhood.

But, also, I disagree with the job makers - after all rehabbers employ construction crews, buy and hold employ management, landscapers, maintenance, MF investors employ all kinds, and note buyers often employ servicers!