If you sell via land contract, you would still own it as the deed does not transfer until the contract is paid in full.

You'll always be safer with that, a written contract, and paying via debt/credit card assuming their licensed & insured.Where in Houston are you looking?

We all need boundaries/investment criteria; otherwise, we have no direction.  

Money is made via appreciation.

But once in a while they come on.I'll reach out via pm if you have any further questions.

I have been told that the 721 UPREITS pass on 50% of their yield payments as non-taxable (I am assuming via depreciation/expenses).

However, whether it's worth structuring your ownership via an LP for this purpose is highly debatable and is case-by-case.

Our portfolio was built using retail purchases but I am considering looking at deals via wholesaling.

@Daniel ZapataWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

I got (very) lucky and realize I was fortunate; I also realize how easy it is to lose everything via marriage, people targeting you, etc., so you got to put yourself in situations where you're a rookie often and you realize you're working at a deficit.