The police & animal control are very little help because of a lack of resources... always good to see my tax dollars at work!

Would definitely suggest tapping into some groups that can offer you guidance and resources as you start this business.

You are becoming distracted and diverting your time, energy and resources away from where it should be spent which is locating and acquiring good real estate and then managing it well. 

Here in Colorado Springs and Denver they are called "habitat for humanity" and they get huge slabs from folks renovating.

Would be happy to share contacts and other resources if you want to connect. 

Our brokerage has a tremendous amount of resources that would be helpful.

I am particularly interested in:Understanding the fundamentals of wholesalingNavigating Texas-specific real estate laws and regulationsBuilding a strong network of cash buyers and motivated sellersLearning effective marketing strategiesAnalyzing and evaluating dealsIf anyone is willing to share their experiences, tips, or resources, I would greatly appreciate it.

Here is an update : https://chicagorealtor.com/advocacy/advocacy-resources/northwest-housing-preservation-ordinance-issue-summary/The DOH has posted the forms required to be in compliance with the ordinance which means any properties not under contract by 11/9 will need to be pulled off the market and 30-60 days notice must be provided before listing.  

Construction skills, loan skills, financing skills, legal understanding, real estate transaction skills, etc all greatly help.Personally I wouldn't deal with someone that has no money, lacks experience, or some kind of resources. 

I typically earn about $300/mo by sweeping cash against debt.I use a desktop based QB that was purchased a decade ago and has no monthly subscription fee.I find that data is mainly helpful in overcoming "expectation bias" which is the human affliction that causes us to assume our favorite properties are the best performing properties.