Please be skeptical before spending your hard earned money on programs and ask for a many references.  

Texas does have specific rules regarding home equity loans and cash-out refinancing (often referred to as "Texas Equity Section 50(a)(6)"), but these don’t prohibit homeowners from using funds for investment properties.

However, you can't sell something unstable, with circular references, requiring human override, etc.But, if you stabilized it, the model loses efficiency. 

Hello Wesley, do you mind sharing the name of the RE tax conference you were referring to?

Most brokerages will pay around 25% of their commission when you refer a buyer/seller.

Otherwise, if you are referring to ETF's such as Spiders, or QQQ, the the holding period rules apply.

Ask for references which are hand picked by the GP?

Some will criticize your choices, but understand that their judgment often reflects their own insecurities.

I have a few follow up questions:1) What's an example of "get referrals and cross reference them to get as much accurate information as possible"? 

Hey Steven - An LLC is a solid choice for structuring your partnership since it offers liability protection and keeps things clean when splitting ownership and profits.