I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.

Has anyone had good experience with Furnished Finder in your market or if in Houston even better?

That's probably what I'd do first unless you just have no experience doing these deals at all. 

Quote from @Shaun Ortiz: Hi Jason,Thanks for sharing your journey—it sounds like you’ve gained some invaluable insights from your experiences, even with the squirrel tenants (that’s definitely a story!).

I have 40 years experience as a real estate syndicator/sponsor and investor in other syndicators deals.

I'll just say that nothing is going to teach you more in this space than practical experience.

. - Ability to leverage their network and experience in real estate. - Private lenders are not just sources of capital but can also be strategic partners who bring value to the table. 3.

I don't have much actual experience with many of these markets.

In my experience many unlicensed wholesalers operate in a grey area and often cross over into what is obviously brokering real estate without a license. 

and i know that that there’s risk involved, so ill always be prepared for things not going according to plan. and i think starting small and gaining knowledge and experience over time is key.