If that was me, I won't be gambling my money and time for "potential" profit, if I could channel it elsewhere that I know when the guaranteed return will be then take that capital plus profit and roll it to a more larger project.

However, I did not research anything else and took a huge gamble. 

Gamble it all.

Quickly find the highest list price and make sure the price per sqft is about 65% increased from the median (for ex the median of your chosen area is $218 ( $218 x 65%=$142) Then add that figure to your median of $218 which would be ($218 + $142=$360.00) - Repeat this entire process for 4 of the platforms.  

This is a decent size project and could end up badly if the wrong contractor is chosen.

If that's your gamble, go for it but I did that back in 2006 and lost...now I'm back but doing deals that either cash flow and/or have an equity cushion from day one (if I put sweat equity in)...a house that is below the median for that subdivision gives me a proven upside value right now. 

I'm glad to read you have chosen to move on.

Plus you can only invest in funds that your company's plan administrator has chosen for you.

You have certainly chosen an interesting niche.  

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.While you wait for feedback from local Chicago wholesalers please review the guide below before embarking on your chosen niche.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?