My success was going after the more seasoned agents that produced on a regular basis.

Who will handle the evictions, the troubled tenants that call at 2am with no heat, stopped toilets etc.Add on that probably no one likes their PM. 

Does anyone here have trouble reselling a home with foundation cracks here in houston after the flip?

If you're looking for property with an investment mindset you'll be able to find a good deal that will produce income and gain equity and for a house hack property, that's a WIN!

Seems like this is more trouble than it’s even worth, and I even if the mortgage company will allow it, I can’t see how it would be hard to pierce.   

If not, you may have more trouble finding a place.

Im now having trouble finding a lender for $60K in Rehab cost.

Find an expert, such as Thomas.I wouldn't recommend it to get into your first property as there are much better 0 down strategies out there that can equally produce an infinite return while not requiring you to tie up any of your own capital.If implemented correctly, it can generate great wealth for generations.

Financing a property as an owner-occupant and later turning it into an income producing property is a great way to get started.

At least that is my experience and I know many people that share these feelings.Also the Airbnb crowd is more likely to be the trouble makers.