The estimate is just that; nothing beats having someone physically looking at your home. 

I am physically, mentally, and financially ready to seize an opportunity when it comes, but my initial question for you would be: What are some initial steps I can take right now other than running my analysis on certain properties?

Now their are times when you may want to provide for a child beyond your life, if they are mentally or physically impaired, but that is not what people are usually talking about. 

I am speaking from past experience- when I have made time to physically sit down with people who are "interested" in wholesaling, none have ever fully pursued it so essentially I realized it is not a good use of my time.

Even if LVP holds up physically, styles change over time. 

Another thing that has changed is the physical brick and mortar retail establishment.

I have a rental two unit building which has a main entrance door that tenants tend NOT to shut because the door opens either by key or someone physically opening it from inside which is a hassle for the the upstairs tenant.

The more capital you incorporate into the model the more limited your potential franchisee base is.

Are there any clubs, groups, meetups on social media or actual physical places anywhere in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Current Setup:     - Electrical - Single 200A panel: Current plan is to trace all circuits and, provided they can be easily divided I would add a 100AMP sub-panel and a local sub-meter to avoid engaging the power company.... of course this means I would need someone to physically check the meter monthly and I would still have the service in my name...)