I mean are the bulk of the Wholesalers making at least minimum wage for their efforts (like a fast food job would pay; 2,000 hours a year x min wage), or is it less; or is it way more?

My religion has always counseled its members to have a minimum of six months reserve in food, water, and cash.

Not to mention I just didn't feel comfortable doing it.As of right now I make around $2,000 a month after I cover all my overhead for the business, and that $2,000 has towards my monthly bills (Rent, Gas, Electric, Water, Food, etc..)

The historical data of epic financial ruin following even very savvy people who invested in housing, food, tools, clothing, heavy equipment, technical services, a few unmentionables, etc for oil field boom events is truly legendary. 

The city also adds orthophospahte, a common food additive, to coat the pipes from the inside. 

Food deliveries, rideshare during big drinking days/concerts/sporting events/airport runs, shop for grocery items, etc...Most folks overestimate what they can earn in a day hustling and underestimate what they can earn in a year. 

What is their food source?

Whole Foods now in Indy heights at Yale st.

The lower unit tenant has lived there longer and has her furniture there with plants, but the upper unit has recently been leaving food out for an outdoor kitten on the porch  and so the two units have been arguing over who the porch belongs to.

It's also a very up and coming area with the likes of whole foods and a few huge developments.