Don't quote on this but I heard that if you have a medical card, you get x amount of trees.
A special permit may be needed to grow 99 trees.
The first year you will not make profit as the overhead cost is baked into the equation but years after that, you be banking. You get all of your money back and many more. If you know a hmong that came up fast, yep, they got connection.
Also heard that the feds are your least concern as they only patrol the main highway. I think they needed a warrant to roam the land. Your enemy are pirates who are out to steal your equipment and crops.
I also know a guy who only pumps the money as an investor. If you get caught, he does not get caught. He's pretty well off. He got investments in many lots and raking in them percentages. He is never seen at the lot and no one knows what he looks like.... Like a Mr. Jinthao from rush hour.