I am in a position where my rent will be increased significantly soon, and I was making plans to buy a home in the next 2-3 years already.  

You do this by creating a LLC, that should be your first step before even trying to wholesale, or even buy a investment property.

Conservative LTV first trust deeds are currently paying over 9%  and generate good cash flow when buying doesn’t make sense.

I think it's the best way for people to be buying in this newly flat market.

Hello, I am considering buying a few apartment complexes out of state and exchanging.

Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment in Wesley Chapel.

I'd find or list the land and get a partnership. you could not even have to self fund the construction. if someone buys the land it establishes the value. a lot won't give you much value for land unless you split it out on the original transaction.

There are still some good opportunities if you are willing to buy an ugly duck and do cosmetic work to get it up to market rental rates. 

Look for people that have owned for over 10 years, and get it from them off market even at a deep discount and do the work of fixing it up and renting it for higher, or if you want to buy on market I'd definitely recommend offering below asking, as most multifamily that hits the market in these areas are tremendously over priced. 

If they are intending to buy another property, they may NOT be able to consider seller financing.If they are in a position to consider seller financing, you have to mention the benefits to them specifically and that varies from person to person.It is a learned process.