With my vision in mind, what direction should I go to set myself up for the most success in the fastest time possible?

If I didn't have the code, we would never close cause the owner wants to sell it but for what ever reason has no motivation to do anything with any kinda of speed, and when there were things that came up on the inspection, if I wasn't able to get in, they'd never get done.

Having a more aggressive timeline doesn't negate the buyer's ability to do that, it just speeds up the process. 

I know that Travis is/was a student of Note School, Eddie Speed's group.

Here are some things about Houston People do not know about.Last year+23,600 jobs (.088%) Growth in Jobs not loss2nd largest exporting port in the world, for every ship that comes in 2 go out2 international airports in Houston2 of the largest airlines in the world Hub'ed out of Houston (Southwest and United Airlines)Largest medical facility in the world (If it was its own city it would be the 16th largest city in the country)Fastest growing population in the countryTexas is the 10th most business tax friendly state in the country and if it were to not charge a franchise tax it would be #1.205,000 Non-Owner occupied homes in Houston1 out of every 4 people in Houston rentsIn a down economy the rental market goes crazy because when these people lose their jobs they become renters which drives up the rent pricesHope this helps clarify the Houston market 

@Jacob BuchananWelcome to BP, below are some links to get you up to speed on wholesaling.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/10/15/bp-podcast-144-getting-out-of-your-comfort-zone-and-kicking-butt-at-real-estate-with-danny-johnson/ (wholesaling tips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/09/getting-started-real-estate-wholesaler/ (BP Podcast 091 Wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/29/flipping-wholesaling-plan-sam-craven/ (BP Podcast 033 - wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/15/wholesaling-business-lamar-cannon/ (BP Podcast 031 - wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/04/wholesaling-podcast/ (Wholesaling & marketing)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/3/17/calculating-fixed-costs-flip-rehab-wholesale-real-estate-deal/ (wholesale calculations II)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/03/10/determining-maximum-purchase-price-mpp/ (wholesale calculations I) 

Not analysis paralysis, just some basic "getting up to speed" assignments.

I've found those who move the fastest get the deal.   

Overall, investors use hard money for speed and being asset based.As a lender, it is very safe due to being in 1st position TD and capping out around 65-70% LTV or ARV.

FACTS Available nowLease: One YearLot: 2,500 sqftPets: Cats, large dogs, small dogsLaundry: In UnitParking: Carport, Garage - Attached, Off streetMulti FamilyCooling: AvailableHeating: Forced airPosted: 9 days agoViews since listing: 1,283All time views: 1,49163 shoppers saved this homeRent/sqft: $1.06FEATURES Flooring: HardwoodHigh Speed Internet ReadyADDITIONAL FEATURES Granite countertopGuest parkingLiving roomStainless steel appliancesAPPLIANCES INCLUDED DishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRange / OvenRefrigeratorWasherROOM TYPES Breakfast nookDining roomFamily roomMaster bathWalk-in closetCONSTRUCTION Stories: 3Unit count: 2OTHER Built in 1925Floor size: 1,504 sqftLast remodel year: 2015Zillow Home ID: 2102043575I am looking into renting this property in a Rent to Own deal.