So for a while I've been interested in wholesaling, but every time I begin researching I feel a bit overwhelmed as a beginner.

I would see how your accountant feels. 

I just feel like a 401k is an overlooked tool that gets discredited because it’s not sexy at the water cooler like real estate or crypto

Feel free to reach out to discuss further.

If you feel the property taxes are too high or need to be adjusted downward you can file a property tax appeals claim.  

Here’s mine but I feel like it can be better• Use Zillow and Redfin apps to look up similar rentals in the same area, note the obvious differences compared to my property such as unfinished backyard, proximity to main roads, pools, whether or not it requires a cosmetic rehab, SQFT, etc.• Use Redfin’s property value estimator to determine the value of these properties, and calculate the ROI of these properties (hypothetically, assuming the house was paid cash) only including home value and rental price they are listed for (not taxes and insurance) to determine general ROI of properties in the area.• Select the properties most similar to mine, and use the minimum rent of these as my minimum expected rent potential.

I guess my only comment is that you seem to feel like the rehabs were top notch, well done and professional work..... but then have been over run with repairs.

Yes, most people feel most comfortable with a year or more, but sometimes life happens.

But this would have only happened if I took what I learned from gurus, read a lot more, picked the brains of other investors and got real life experience.So in concluding, if you have any interest in land investing, I encourage you to take advantage of the free resources here in Bigger Pockets, listen to podcasts and once you have FIRMLY decided you want to do this, come hell or high water, buy a land flipping program that you feel works best for you.

I feel like this is a property I should keep in the family given its location.