Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Returns that say they pay out 10% pref tend to be very highly speculative.

Do you have someone specific you would recommend to structure the lease option that you or clients have worked with before?

I would also recommend connecting with realtors / investors / property managers in the markets you're looking to target to help you understand the markets better + doing your own research on the side. 

Welcome to BP - you've definitely come to the right place - I'd recommend some of the books in the BP bookstore for next steps - particularly the BRRRR Method book by David Greene which is great and might be perfect for your situation

But there seems to be a lot of sellers testing the market, listing high even with updates needed, and not many of those are interested in negotiating realistic numbers, just seeing if there are buyers still  willing to pay too much.

As interest rates climb, how are Texas buyers adjusting their strategies to secure property? Are buyers leaning toward creative financing, or are there other trends you’ve noticed shaping the market?

I’d greatly appreciate any tips, strategies, or insights you might have to help improve these metrics.https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1190498899249740651?

A lease is a contract for $8k-$60k on the high and low end for 6-18 months (usually).

I did go online and read about DSCR ground up loans, so I know they are out there.