There has been a lot of great info shared already but here are the main themes you should consider with specific questions for each: Loan Terms and CostsWhat is the interest rate on the loan?

Local lenders might have specific insights into the market, but it really depends on the type of loan and property you’re pursuing.As for your credit, applying to multiple lenders can result in hard inquiries, which could temporarily impact your score.

If your goal is to offset your mortgage with a house hack then Lowell would be a good bet, but if you're looking for a longer term appreciation play then the areas closer to the city would be better, although the offset from cashflow may be lower than what you're looking for.A good step for you would be to dig into specific areas more as @Lien Vuong noted above.

I am interested in investing in Texas, specifically Tax Deeds and distressed properties.  

The key with this is if you want to look into annuities (variable specifically) you'll want to find one that is lowest cost possible.

Owning properties through LLCs in their respective states avoids the need to register a foreign LLC, which adds costs and administrative requirements.If you plan to acquire properties across multiple states, you could create a parent LLC in Florida and have individual property-specific LLCs (child LLCs) in each state.

Specifically, I'm interested in hearing your recommendations for:- Deal sourcing and lead generation- Cold calling and outreach- Deal analysis and ARV calculations- Estimating rehab costs- Tools or calculators you use to determine whether a flip is worth pursuingFor deal finding, I’m currently evaluating PropStream and Flipster as a beginner.

The solution I give them is to narrow their focus on a specific market, study it, and get to know what a good deal looks like.

The investors that I have worked with in the past have found units from SFR to quads that are ready to close with conventional financing.Connect with me for any specific questions.Best of luck.

However, if you’re interested in a very specific type of property and a specific type of sub-market, it will be very difficult to find a wholesaler that meets your needs.