Reread what @Stuart Udis wrote.We can testify to the same challenges after 25 years in our marketplace.We also agree with @Kristian Sexton about starting with a PMC.

I think this will be much more of a challenge than you think.

Small private equity funds such as AHP and my companies run lean, so keeping all of the operational plates spinning can be challenging at times.

I suspect that you'll have better luck with a local bank or private money, though it likely will still be challenging. 

In real estate, blunt honesty often protects people from common pitfalls or predatory advice that oversimplifies the challenges of investing.

The test were very difficult and challenging. 

Challenges?

The biggest challenge seems to be finding lenders that offer these loan products which is where I’m looking for help from the community with recommended lenders that serve Texas.The Fannie Mae (or Freddie Mac) options are preferred over FHA purely because of the (perhaps perceived) limit on renovation funds that the FHA option provides.

That is the biggest challenge I have with my clients.

House HackAttend as many REI meetups as you can to grow your network of investors for referrals, help through challenges you may incur but don't have experience with, and learn from proven guest speakersNetworking app like blinq to compile all of your contacts for REI in one area with phone and emailbegin conversations with local credit unions exploring what type of loan products they offer