I am at the beginning of my search looking for good areas to purchase 1 to 2 short-term rentals in up-and-coming areas of Philadelphia...a plus for properties in need of major renovations, and ones close to African American cultural attractions. 

So this is part of the South African project?

My household, we are AFRICAN AMERICANS.     

The US District Attorney sued Donald Sterling for 2.75 million for discrimination against African Americans, Hispanics and families with children at scores of apartment buildings he owns in and around Los Angeles.Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/11/donald-sterling-to-pay-2725-million-to-settle-housing-discrimination-lawsuit.html

As for wholesaling, I do not know how it works in Ghana, but I would definitely seek advice from a real estate attorney as laws in many African countries can be more complicated (fewer legal assurances) than in American or European countries.

The Realtist organization is predominantly comprised of African-American real estate professionals.

All the best to you 🙏 From a fellow South African looking to immigrate in the near future!

African American single mom too...I don’t have to tell you that the optics looks bad here if you try to evict her. 

Look at the wording of the law;The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of: Race or color National origin Religion Sex Familial status (families with children) DisabilityUnder the Fair Housing Act, the following activities are illegal: Refuse to rent or sell housing Refuse to negotiate for housing Make housing unavailable Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental Provide different housing services or facilities Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale or rental For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) Deny any access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale of housing Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules or services if necessary for a disabled person to use the housing Refuse to allow a disabled person to make reasonable accommodations to his/her dwelling Threaten or interfere with anyone making a fair housing complaint Refuse to provide municipal services, property insurance or hazard insurance for dwellings, or providing such services or insurance differentlyLook at some current cases:In Maryland, three African men were evicted when their landlord terminated the leases of black tenants and replaced them with white tenants.

They have continuously looked into my company as if it is odd for an African American to successfully run a construction company.