How exactly does transactional lenders work?

When I was in your exact situation looking for help, they were the only ones that provided solid answers and walked my wife and I through the full transaction.

Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.

I feel like in today’s day in age there are so many tools for STR operations and I cannot believe there is no integration for a merchant of sale transaction or some kind of financial app/ software that can take the remitted taxes and pay them to the government automatically.

Please share any helpful resources, your personal experiences, and what you have found to be valuable with every transaction.

Be wary of the facebook groups as most folks will have a "pitch" or just see the possibility of a transaction.

I would suggest giving it up and just hire an agent when you are ready to transact in the future.

Are there any knowledgeable mortgage or finance brokers in the Houston area who have expertise in similar transactions?

In CA, would it be harder to get them kicked out using the police department? 

I do see many investors incorporating a similar strategy with new construction builds, heavy rehabs, or in instances where the property was bought far below market value (usually a wholesale type transaction).