There are unique restrictions you can put into place because you occupy the house as well (assuming you’re actually going to live there, I hope...). 

Tenants said they had one 20lb dog which did meet our explicit breed restrictions. 

So, I'm confused because in it's already a 4-unit RM-1 property and the same yard and height restrictions apply as they would to a 5-unit.

As an investor, you're most going to be concerned with whether or not there are rental caps and restrictions.  

9/ I think after closing in Jul 21, I predict I should  be able to make immediate profit by selling the house at $360k10/ No such restrictions.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

There is a lot of money looking for returns so if you have the skills you won't be held back by capital restrictions.

It restricts you to 1 voicemail which won't work.I 'need' a number for guests.

Plus with all the uncertainty around the pandemic I would think they might tighten their rules around lending.

I know that the large corporation Wedgewood was there to receive the leads as well, so they will buy what they can, but they do have restrictions and maybe something falls through, or possible we get lucky and close first.At the moment it's tough to close myself, so yes I am looking to wholesale, however I am calling and reaching out to my network as well as places online.