I have been on New Western's deal list as well as another bigger local company and everytime I underwrite these deals there is very very minimal left on the bone let alone contingency funds for going over budget on the flip...

With your experience and possible skillset, perhaps finding a company to sponsor you for a green card may be a better option? 

@Rami Refaeli I am on the Fort Worth side of the metroplex but the company I work for is based in North Dallas.

If you are syndicating or partnering with other investors to fund a Sponsor's deal and you are a company doing this (LLC, partnership) then get a PPM attorney and file with the SEC. 506B is easiest but if it is really risky...then 506C is best. 

I'm a real estate investor specializing in STR properties, a realtor, and I own a construction company.

Over time, you may want to hire a property management company as tenants can be headaches at times. 

The macroeconomics are on fire here - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.

As a realtor, investor, and owner of a construction company in College Station, Texas, I understand the importance of having trustworthy and efficient workers.

If you don’t, maybe work with or for an existing company first for awhile?

Some carriers won't allow insured to be a trust, so in that case do it in your company name with trust as additional insured.