@Andrew M....tough spot to be in, but I don't know if you're going to find better. 

This is a very hard spot to be in. 

It's not perfectly accurate- sometimes the data's a little outdated, but sometimes it's spot on. 

I had parked in that spot almost daily unless somebody else took it.

They can spot the major issues based on inspection reports and even an eye test. 

I see some places that are pretty reasonable in those spots.

Also if you are a nonaccredited investor, there are additional options beyond hoping that a 506B sponsor will accept you into a deal (many will not take non-accredited investors at all, and those that do generally have a very limited number of spots versus what they can accept for accredited investors).Crowdfunding is essentially a syndication that is done online and the SEC approved regulation A+ which allows nonaccredited investors to invest in certain offerings.

Although I cant speak from experience, Im in the same spot as you right now but I can give you advice on what I know.

Can anyone recommend a book or local spot here in the Houston/Woodlands/Conroe area where  I could potentially find likeminded people that know about wholesaling?  

So based on what you’re saying, outside of being able to do a spot inspection on the walkthrough and pay with cash, there’s nothing else i should really be too concerned with?