Is there any other sort of documentation that might help besides other neighbors corroborating?

These properties are in the 38127 zip code east of Highway 51 sort of in the Alta Vista neighborhood.

He has cash, but you have a VA loan and are willing to do that sort of deal. 

Although it is possible to do everything 100% remote, most people I know who are self managing do come on site for a few days or weeks to meet and sort of interview the team they are building.You will need trusted cleaners, handymen, and also good recs for trades i.e. roof, plumbing, HVAC, etc.If you need home setup in most markets there are designers who will handle the whole set up for you, and I would want to interview them as well.  

I am particularly interested in:Understanding the fundamentals of wholesalingNavigating Texas-specific real estate laws and regulationsBuilding a strong network of cash buyers and motivated sellersLearning effective marketing strategiesAnalyzing and evaluating dealsIf anyone is willing to share their experiences, tips, or resources, I would greatly appreciate it.

Usually the increased buying power and shared expenses can help make the numbers tie out, especially when you consider getting creative with occupancy (maybe yall split time at the house and spend time elsewhere through out the year).Im seeing more and more interest from folks who are looking to do this sort of thing in tandem.

Based on what you wrote here, I think the lesson should have been to not chase a specific number of properties, rather chase a specific number of dollars.The lesson was to build some sort of active income within real estate through lending, which I'm currently doing, rather than chasing ownership of rental properties. 

By find a solution to aid me for the mean time, like unemployment benefits etc.Please if you do comment with ideas or suggestions to be motivating.

Ready and motivated to get on it and grow now all over the USA and internationally if possible and convenient.

Of course, that sort of price tag that he pulled out of the air is not logical and just shows me that I cannot be trusting with people without a firm price on all projects.