Is it possible that all the affordable project cars are now taken?

I’m in a new area so all I have is marketplace/Craigslist and word of mouth. But I’m keeping my eyes open to all the farms around me for treasure.
Well no offense intended but you also live the the absolute worst state when it comes to price of ANYTHING. California you may as well add at least one zero or two to anything. You might be better off finding something out of state