The other is a smaller operation which does a lot of business in the specific neighborhood the house is in.  

Speak with a real estate attorney about the legalities of wholesaling real estate in your specific area, the internet isn't the place to get legal advice.

To get started, focus on creating an appealing listing with professional photos and a detailed, guest-focused description.

If I've left out any important needed details please let me know.

Are there specific lenders or loan types I should look into?

Hey @Mike Nelson, never assume anything about STR rules and regs.Here is the STR rules for Oak Park - https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/oakparkil/latest/oakpa...I would call the city and make sure it is legal for a specific property.Now regarding the famous person angle, sure it can add value to the property or as a STR, but for STR use, I would think you would need it to be in original condition with a lot of the furniture and knick-knacks that were owned by the famous person along with a bunch of photos etc featuring the famous person.If you buy a place that has been totally redone but was owned by someone famous but has no features or things that were theirs, then I don't see it being a draw. 

Any HML will want answers to those questions plus a rehab budget before getting you a term sheet for a fix n flip loan for this property.I close these types of loans all the time, if you have any specific questions about the process don't hesitate to reach out.

Specifically, I would love recommendations on the best NMLS-approved pre-licensing courses for Texas, as well as insights into mentorship programs or mortgage companies that actively train and hire new MLOs.

I had specifically asked for numbers including mortgage payments and they emailed to me.

I recommend honing in on one specific strategy to get started and then go from there.