Agreed with all the sentiment here regarding casting a wide net. 

Read the settlement, part of the agreement is to mandate buyer-broker agreements industry wide.

@Erik Hatch - Chicago isn't considering rent control, there is a state wide ban on it. 

This comes in 12 foot wide or 15 foot wide rolls.

It is an industry wide national standard practice. 

It can show a vast array of different information from various sources about these plots all on one map.

Because you are buying in NV you will need to look for local lenders, most nation wide commercial lenders won't lend in the state. 

I see a lot of both kinds of deals and frankly am an advocate of both as long as you go in with eyes wide open.

I have not read that wholesaling is illegal in the state of CA, for if it were, then it would be widely known and not allowed by any escrow, title company, or real estate attorney involved in a real estate closings.As far as education goes, there are a number of BP podcasts to listen to and books to read, to help gain the knowledge you need to grow and succeed.

It can vary WIDELY between lenders some times with this type of lending.Some other common differences between the two loans:Appraisals – Conventional loans will always go off of “sold comparable properties” (or comps).