So he said he hound a property in Plainfiled IL that was suitable for a Lease to Own.

And you are correct, you always have to watch out that you are getting advice that is suitable for your particular situation. 

Would any Houstonians out there give us recommendations on which ones would be the most suitable for us noobs to get involved with?

Suitable for people who stir fry a lot. 

This can be liquidated when your seller finds a suitable property to buy.

You could however find a suitable buyer (through your engineering connections?)

This is not an issue in principle but I would ask that your agent prepare a suitable amendment so we may bring any such persons under the lease.I regret the nature of this communication and value your tenancy enormously.

If I have a good flip property/ something not suitable to list on the MLS, would I offer it to some random person texting me out of the blue, or one of my trusted buyer clients who I actually know? 

Kristine Marie Poe  has been reaching out to other local investors from a nearby meeting to find suitable 3bd units in some duplexes people have vacancies in.

It's 10 in Arizona and the market is more suitable for this type of development than other places although the demand will continue to grow through out the country due to the rapid growth of the aging population.