So, I would only recommend doing it when there are synergies to take advantage of such as the partner having a skill like HVAC, interior design, accounting, etc. 2.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

With $20K to work with and a being new to US real estate I would recommend partnering with someone local.

I would recommend taking a look into Columbus Ohio as you can still find positive cash flow and very strong appreciation here.

How much are you being quoted upfront  Hi JonathanFrom what I managed to understand from reading countless BP posts and online, WY LLC have a unique blend of benefits that are favorable for R.E investors who are sole propietors.But I am happy to be proven otherwise if you have recommendations.

I recommend to everyone. 

The biggest challenge seems to be finding lenders that offer these loan products which is where I’m looking for help from the community with recommended lenders that serve Texas.The Fannie Mae (or Freddie Mac) options are preferred over FHA purely because of the (perhaps perceived) limit on renovation funds that the FHA option provides.

.), I'd recommend that the residential units fully cash flow the loan as my experience is that mixed use properties are tougher to finance as most lenders tend to prefer one or the other and something in the middle gets more difficult.For example, and granted I don't know anything about the area/neighborhood, I would expect this property (https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/111-NW-Har...) to be easier to finance than the mixed-use property you mentioned. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I recommend you call a local agent or broker to give you a better lay of the land so you understand the challenges/opportunities in this area.