Anyone know any bird dogs I could speak to about this, specifically in Texas?

Quote from @Brett Jurgens: @Don Konipol not out of the air, based on my own rental and a few hundred others we've done at Net Energy in 8 states.Brett, if you’re representing a business we need to know that upfront so we can understand that your post is actually an advertisement for your business and not an unbiased opinion that we can rely on.  

For the experts out there, how do you think this would impact the terms?

How much are similar homes selling for?

That is how you are going to get the best deal.

Also, keep an eye on sales activity in the neighborhood, including how long homes are sitting on the market and recent price trends.### Avoid Common MistakesBe cautious of common mistakes like underestimating repair costs, not having a solid exit strategy, and overpaying for the property.

That’s how I started, and it’s a great way to get your feet wet in the industry without overextending yourself financially.

Connecting directly with investors can help you build awareness and demonstrate how your service helps with tax deferral.

My intention was to minimize my reported taxable income after taking expenses against the earnings through the LLC.I don't see how this would benefit you tax wise.In fact, I would be concerned that by mixing personal business (rental property in your name) with the LLC that you could basically nullify the liability protection the LLC offers  allowing anyone who sues you to pierce your corporate veil because of this co-mingling. 

I sell land to homebuilders in Southern California, so I've seen, over the years, how some stub their toes, etc.