I'm not looking to sue people and get tied up in expensive litigation fees but is it something I should consider?

Stay financially disciplined and plan for unexpected expenses.

I'm bringing in temporary rental housing to cover expenses while investigating building the first permanent home.

@Seana Yates While people structure partnerships anyway that they find acceptable, here are some concepts to consider:Your "sweat equity" is great because it saves you in expenses. 

HI John, You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

He generally interviewers "smaller" investors, and goes into great depth on their monthly income and expenses. 

Wholesaling can be costly, if you want to do it right, as the marketing costs can be expensive.

This house has some equity already, but after closing cost for each transaction, cap expenses, property taxes in TX, do I really get anything out of this deal If I hold for 2-3 years?

Being accidental landlords for a couple of years shows you're already ahead in the real estate game.Connecting with others in the community will surely enhance your journey.

However, despite having some success, I find myself at a plateau, struggling to grow my list further and enhance its quality.I've employed standard practices such as networking at local real estate events, leveraging social media platforms, and utilizing email marketing campaigns.