where to buy rental property's in Texas. 

If the mold is caused by a leaking pipe or water getting in from outside, then you should hire a contractor to stop that intrusion immediately, then dry out the home and remediate the mold at your expense.I also recommend reading and sharing the EPA Mold Guide.

Pay to have a GC walk with you to understand the scope of work needed for deals.

I’m hoping to establish a reliable stream of unearned income through real estate investments, but I’m new to the field and looking for guidance.I have around $35,000 saved (excluding stock investments) and would love to connect with someone who can help me navigate this world.

You could use an LLC or even a land trust to structure this.

It's always best to do your own research, just like screening for a good renter.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

I am about to leave for the Army for the airborne and my wife is about to get her real estate license. 

That's a wash and not worthy of attention.

Especially a meet up on private lending, ADU additions are discussed regularly (new attendees looking for money for their ADU additions without being aware that no one there will lend on ADU additions).  

Many new investors claim to have analysis paralysis, but that's usually an excuse for either a lack of confidence (you need more meetups and more authentic relationships with other real estate investors) or shiny object syndrome (you want to house hack, but you like apartments, but also flipping, and what about storage).