I am connected with a few lenders but I'm open to talking with others. 

It may be worth joining your local REIA or find some REI networking events in your area to connect with other flippers. 

Asking to anyone who has experience, knowledge or connections in these southern texas markets, how has this or does it affect your real estate strategy and returns? 

Looking to learn and connect with other investors 

I'd be happy to connect and chat about the area and financing options.  

After a couple of years of treading the path to frugality to build this financial runway, I've networked with the greatest people who made this all happen, of course, it took the strength, determination, time, etc to place myself where I am today but, without the mentorship of my two great mentors whom I wish used BiggerPockets so I can mention, I don't believe I would have made it thus far relying on some whimsical dream that this will all pan out accordingly, thank you for everything Greg and Lashawn.In addition, I would like to thank Bigger Pockets for connecting me with the greatest realtor @Stephen Schmitt Who took my dreams and aspirations to the core when we first connected and spoke about my future goals to replace my W2 job for financial freedom. within three months of me deciding to pull the trigger and get pre-approved, we found this killer cash-cow that apprised over purchase price!!! 

Happy to connect!

Someone who gets prospects on the phone all day, tries to get them interested, qualifies them and then connects to them to a "consultant" who pitches the various investments they are touting that week. 

Would love to connect further.

Let me know if you have any follow up questions or want to connect more.