And don't forget, states don't have 4-profit business to create wealth, no money-tree out in a yard to shake, states $ is from THE PEOPLE, so that $50 Billion is all Californians paying for it.  

Deal makers-  development potential, vehicles per day, road ingress egress off highway, signage potential, multiple road accesses, value add potential- housing- trees, boulders, ponds, walkout, views, right side of town, power-line right of ways, etc6.  

(the Pier or Vinoy Park.. watch dolphin swimming in the bay while running/walking or just hanging out in a hammock between palm trees) . 

Strictly cash flow is missing the forest for the trees. 

There is a big tree there, limiting the width of the alley to about 8ish inches.

So instead of a really cool development with a ton of mature tree's left I lost 80k and could not close..

Sewer issues in Chicago are very common which is why I ALWAYS recommend / almost require my clients to get them done + if there's trees in front or in the back of a property, there will almost always be plumbing issues + needed rodding. 

Fix gutters, extend  gutters at least 10 ft haul in dirt around foundation if needed the best soil for a foundation is a heavy clay type  , cut back trees if needed .

Here are a few Walmart deals that I found that could be useful$15 - Chefman Rapid Boil 1.2L Electric Tea Kettle - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chefman-Rapid-Boil-Glass-Kettle-1...We have this kettle and it has been solid for 2 years now.

But on a serious note, I do think wholesaling is my cup of tea and something I will definitely be giving a go.