I am aware of certain zoning and regulations but am looking to further my knowledge before potentially venturing deeper.

Think real estate joint venture.

So bisect the venture. 

Basically, if your deal is a deal - it's going to sell at a good % You will not need additional, expensive dispo tools or Joint Ventures.

Look for opportunities to increase your income, like a higher-paying job, a side hustle, a new business venture, a new real estate investment, or something else.Avoid lifestyle inflation: As your income increases, you may be tempted to upgrade your lifestyle, but not everything you buy will increase your net worth.

For this first venture it is as simple as the person if financing the 20%.I have found some foundations on here for structuring this opportunity, and other platforms.

I am in hopes he will join me in this venture.  

It’s typically much more valuable than DIY 

How about showings for vacant properties if you are a DIY investors that live outside the state. 

I run a real estate data venture that pulls from various private and public sources and curates these reports, so it's not a simple answer.Social Sentiment: Search demand and what people are saying online.Neighborhood Class: Cleanliness, crime, graffiti, and overall health.Demographics: Identify market segments & trends.GDP & Economic Growth: County-level GDP changes to assess economic vitality.Poverty Metrics: Analyze economic challenges.Construction Activity: Easily predict market supply.Occupational Diversity: Forecast housing & commercial needs.Education Insights: Understand community stability.Real Estate Trends: Identify property value & rental cycles.Houston was just a place where I felt like sharing some knowledge.