There is a large population of low income persons who are poorly integrated and somewhat centralized.

This is not tax or legal advice, just what I personally do, consult your professionals! 

Investors want a person that they consider a good "business partner", but most of the wholesalers I see come of as borderline crimnals.

Any insights, advice, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

With a loan, a person takes on a Debt Obligation. 

Quote from @Daron Williams: I just invested in a tax deed here in texas it was a beautiful lot right on lake sam rayburn. i have it on the market for sale the only problem is you have to have two lots to build on.. i found the person that owns the lot to the right of me and there willing to possibly sale there lot the only problem is i dont have the money or the credit  to purchase it.

It's important to understand that a person can sue another person, but that doesn't constitute a judgment.

Quote from @Sara Valentine: I have rented my personal home as a fully furnished/lots of amenities 3 month rental jan, feb, and march the past 3 years.

@Dustin Horner you should be contracting maintenance work and creating a preferred list of vendors as @Phillip Austin has recommended.The first person you hire to help you should be to handle what you LEAST like to do yourself or has the greatest time savings for you!

I bought this property with a private interest free loan from a friend. the person i bought it from need cash fast so i offered them a low cash offer and they accepted.I had enough money saved up to rehab the house with my savings.