Also approach some of the bigger portfolio owners in your area to see if they have anything to unload.

The person selling it was unloading a handful of other properties too.

They were stretched out too thin on their monthly expenses and need to unload this property. 

Look at the lumber yard for sound insulation. 

Sacramento is extremely competitive right now so if you can find a deal you will have no problem unloading it.  

Yes, you may find a "deal" actually rare as deals are made not just found, but if you don't know your market, your target market, it doesn't matter if you found a deal if you can't unload it.

If its a stair built out of pine lumber that was always meant to have covering, or was a staircase downstairs, the rubber treads are a great option.  

15 vacant lots that a large bank is trying to unload.

Can be all different products, doesn't have to be like 1500 of just paints, or just lumber or what not, can be anything.

Once you get into framing, there's a lot of things to know about vapor barriers, ground contact lumber, mold-resistant materials, etc.In my opinion, this isn't a DIY type of project unless you're a licensed contractor.