I think it is feasible only if you grind and build relationships. 

Then no.....Downside.....liability, damage to the property, complaint from neighbors on noise, having to haul it away when they try and leave it behind when they move etc etc etc.....

Just more controlled.. your correct gone is the day the banks would give 40 spec loans in one subdivision.. but they still do spec loans.. if you had to have presales construction would grind to a halt.So if I look at myself for example here in PDX were I am just a little guy...

Neighbors are complaining about noise, parking, car on the lawn...Tenant moved in three dogs, another family, etc.Tenant is renting my unit out on AirBnBShould I let the tenant paint?

So if I was bidding this project: a ton of big tree removals, with stump grinding, and soil backfill, on a slope to accommodate space for a 3000sqft home, $25,000 would be more than enough.I've done tree removal projects like this before in Los Angeles, typically under $5000.I'm not convinced there's any way this could cost more than caisson work.

You're more likely to get tagged for noise complaints, weeds and more "visible" violations like that. 

Hey man welcome to the grind!

I work for a hard money lender her, and while it is certainly fruitful for the owners it's not necessarily the easiest to find qualified clients.Like anything else, it is a grind, but I happen to like it.That said, the rates are being pressed downward as the competition is fierce

The only time my tv has been on since I have been laid off is at night for noise while I sleep.

Unless tourism grinds to a complete halt, which it did not do even during a world wide pandemic, we are still investing wisely.