I'm in Texas and would appreciate any information on how to successfully make this transaction. 

There are contracts in the File section, but as @Laura Alamery suggested, you should probably network with successful wholesalers in your area to get help in a JV deal - You find the deal, they provide the buyer(s).

Yes I'll be able to pay in cash but I'm not quite ready yet. the goal is to start putting offers in by May 1st -I was curious if people we're finding success in these areas.

What made you successful? 

We had a first great meet-up today in Eden Prairie with Account Closed and one other gentleman to discuss our goals, needs, and next steps.We are doing it again next month.Hit me up if you'd like to join.No pitch, no ...

My second time around, I filled my rental and called everyone that inquired, I asked them the same questions on the phone and had better success, rented to my first appointment.  

You want to have success in your first deal.

To your many successes!

There is an HOA in place but success of this property would have a level of dependency on others (~10 owners hold 80% of the properties so there is a lot of distributed ownership.2. 

She has been successfully doing lease options for years and offers one of the best courses on buying and selling on lease options.