I currently operate a few STRs so have a good understanding of that aspect although they're all located in touristy locations.

There are several aspects of a long term lease that are not needed, or additions that should be included in a mid term.

Just like any aspect of real estate investing, non-consumer lending at a large scale is a relationship business. 

I am most interested in house hacking and multi-family properties but would love to learn about all aspects of real estate.

I’m drawn to the endless opportunities the Texas market offers and am committed to building my knowledge and skills to make smart, strategic investments.Right now, I’m focused on understanding the basics—everything from evaluating properties and navigating financing to learning about the unique aspects of the Texas real estate market.

I would get an attorney or title company involved to create your loan documents to ensure they comply with the law and cover all the aspects you need.Another method that is likely your best bet to take on investors is to create a joint venture (JV).

This will likely be the smallest aspect of the company but seems like a sensible value add to the other aspects of the company, since we will have a storage unit with furniture/furnishings ready to go-Photographing properties for FSBO listings, or for clients we get for the furnishing/management side of the biz.

You make the payments to the lender.Oh, and just in case, there are more items to know about when considering a "sub to" transaction but this is just a comment on the payment aspect. 

Also make sure to consider all the aspects you can including the tax differences. 

I'm very new to real estate investing and I'm looking to start in the wholesaling aspect of it.