Hi Michelle ,Another chicagoland wholesaler here....consider building out your own list by driving for dollars or getting government lists.

The Assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for payment of Common Expenses including, without limitation (i) the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of the Common Areas and other maintenance obligations set forth in Sections 10.1 and 10.3 below; (ii) maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of rights-of-way and easements within or immediately adjacent to the Project (e.g. landscaping and sidewalks within the right-of-way of adjoining streets) to the extent that such actions are required by government entities or deemed appropriate by the Board, (iii) promoting the recreation, health, safety and welfare of the Owners and other lawful occupants of Lots within the Property, (iv) payment of property taxes for the Common Area; (v) insurance premiums; (vi) legal and accounting fees; (vii) management fees; (viii) charges for utilities and other services provided to the Common Area by the Association, if any, and for all utility charges paid or incurred by the City and reimbursed by the Association for street lights in the Common Area; (ix) costs to maintain the entrance features, including any electricity, landscaping and irrigation expenses associated therewith; (x) the performance and exercise by the Association of its rights, duties and obligations under the Project Documents, and (xi) maintaining any Stormwater Control Facilities located on portions of Common Areas to the standard required by the governmental entity or agency having jurisdiction over such areas.

And, for many, it's a cycling action much like body builders do of growth, consolidation, growth, consolidation, evolving up along the way. 

Quote from @Dennis Gallof: You can always count on government programs to increase costs, increase time required, increase headaches, and typically fail to meet any stated goals.

Thurston CountyAverage Purchase Price: Approximately $480,000Average Rent Prices: Around $1,800 - $2,000 per month for a typical 2-3 bedroom home.Investment Appeal: Home to Olympia, the state capital, Thurston County ensures a stable government-related job market.

My strategy would be to protect the money optimally from the government and from other potential filters and to optimize my time to do what I enjoy doing instead of worrying about real estate ventures. 

No body wants to see someone scammed.

In my experience you won't be able to get approval from the governing jurisdiction unless you are the property owner or have the permission of the property owner to file and get a preliminary plat approved.

I haven’t ruled out another W-2 but my body could no longer handle 3rd shift.

The government has a program in place that covers 70% of the housing costs for approved migrants, leaving the migrants to cover the remaining 30%.