I wouldn't recommend trying to do something like this right off the bat, I think you need to get into the game and really know what you are doing before taking on that level of risk.Happy to chat more over a phone call or direct message if you want more insights or have more specific questions!

Other times the terms may be worse, but it’s worth it because you have no alternative.

This is maintained by the specific attorney’s office for the specific foreclosures they are performing.Although very profitable, Foreclosures are a poor choice for wholesaling, unless you have substantial capital.

Can anyone recommend a good alternative to Quest Trust Co, now known as Inspira?

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.