This leads me to many of the city webpages trying to glean some information out of the city council minutes or reading their economic development plans to find some hidden value. 

This last little area is "16 Tech Innovation District" a $500M development causing area changes quickly.

Once you get a grasp on what wholesaling is, you can start jumping into that journey and you will already be miles ahead of other investors, but again, it comes at the difficult task of learning as much as you can and not giving up.Hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

I want to expand knowledge and learn more about real estate development including renovations,acquisitions,market research,etc...If anyone knows of an opportunity for this upcoming summer or if you think you could steer me in the Right direction for a good summer internship in the California area I would appreciate it.

When you invest out of state you need to develop a whole new team and learn a whole new landscape. 

Using the capital from the sale to develop a 4 unit short-term rental in a much better neighborhood.

Hey Seth,I used to purchase foreclosures at the courthouse steps for a developer.  

From personal development books I read in the past, I knew that a ‘can do’ attitude was needed during times like this and I strongly believed in the old adage ‘if there is a will, there is a way.’

Some developed countries have been paying their people monthly - they put the U.S. to shame."... unemployment benefits that pay more than most people make when working full-time ..." $300 / wk is $7.50 / hr for 40 hours (poverty wages).

My city also has 2 Transit Oriented Development sites (where the passenger train will stop), which is where the majority of the 3 and 4 story apartments are being built (within say3/4 -1 mile away.)