@Connor Kline, cash for keys is the most likely way to get them out, and even this may not be a realistic option without buying property first, since I am guessing the seller won't want you offering them buyouts before you are owner of property.  

With that being said, if you decide not to be licensed in Texas and need someone to help you out in San Angelo, especially VA buyers/sellers, I am always willing to help out other fellow veterans in this area!

Kansas City is rapidly growing and high in demand for rental properties.

Also look to see if there are extended stay-type hotels in your area as that is a good indicator of market demand.

Moreover, while there is currently a lot of hype around seller financing and low and no money-down investment strategies, the reality is you need capital to be a player in the space.

The seller thought that the best value would be a rental property.

You could sell everything off and live off the cash.You could learn about seller financing and sell your properties over time, collecting payments each month without having to deal with tenants and toilets.Have you looked for a local investor group? 

Asking the seller to carry back the loan for x amount of time.

The infrastructure (e.g. roads) are having a tough time keeping up with housing demands. 

Newer brokerage policies in our mls have more clearly separated listing and buyer broker fees, so you can likely interview nearby buyer brokers who will provide the service for a set cost or possibly work with you to represent you on an agreed upon sales commission where if seller doesn’t offer to cover it, there’s a minimum you’ve agreed to pay to broker on any purchases that are realized through their service.