As @Courtney King mentioned, Texas market especially Houston and Dallas are very hot right now due to low interest rate, low inventory, high demand among other reasons.I will suggest you narrow down your options and take actions.

The home inventory is extremely low right now, people are buying like crazy. 

We track multifamily market data, and there has not been a huge increase in inventory, foreclosure rates haven't spiked (this might be something to keep an eye on), and most of the other metrics ( $/sf, $/unit, etc) are still on a relatively stable trend, suggesting confidence in the market. 

I see a lot of complaints about lack of inventory, but Memphis hasn't been hit quite as hard from what I'm seeing (at least yet) so hopefully you can keep the train rolling!

I don’t have the best selection or inventory, but will have the best prices.That being said, I am looking for insight/feedback on the idea of developers forming partnerships with a supplier to optimize costs for them and in return help a supplier business get started.

Looking on CL and Zillow, there doesn't appear to be a whole lot of inventory.

Now if you are looking for an agent to LIST a property, being that inventory is so low you may have to sign an exclusive agreement BUT I would absolutely encourage you to negotiate the commission.

With the pandemic going on, I'm seeing more rental inventory sitting on the market and some MFH for sale that look overpriced.The aspect of this I am really curious about is not the purchase & remodel but more about the legal, zoning, and other administrative issues to look out for. 

If there's no inventory in OH, we're all screwed.

First of all, the sale of your assets and inventory is categorized as what sort of income?