Looking for a Texas lender that can answer some questions or give opinions on doing a cash out refi on a rental property to help pay off personal debts. 

Wholesaling is very appealing and I'd love to meet with any current wholesalers who can give me some personal advice or expertise.

So, most investors are turning toward small multifamily or other hands-off type commercial real estate properties.Aside from buying an entire storage facility or small multifamily complex on your own, another more affordable entry point into commercial real estate can be found through real estate investment funds.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

It is either rented or it's not and when it's not it can quickly become a financial alligator.I would be surprised if a duplex in Lansing was more expensive than a single family house in Maine.As far as managing from a distance without a property manager, I would not advise it personally.

Online auctions such as auction.com or hubzu.com or even in person auctions. 

I personally haven't heard the best things about CA tenant laws.

Business credit & personal savings How did you add value to the deal?

You're the only member and the activity of the property is reported on your personal tax return. 

I also prefer closing in person but it's getting rare.