As @Dmitriy Fomichenko pointed out, it seems that you qualify for a Checkbook Solo 401k, which is the ideal vehicle for retirement account RE investing.

@Jay Hinrichs I remember over 20 years ago when the developed the McCarthy Ranch area and they built tech buildings on top of old slaughter house sites... 

.- How do I deal with this guy to get him to do what we agreed to.  

Appraisers look for ideal comps in the 6 month range.

@JR RivasJust remember that SFRs are almost always easier to sell and get out of if you need to...

Remember, hardly anybody starts off with a home run or a large deal.

Also, remember that it's the best practice to have a separate account (bank and/or cc) for your business, it will save you time and money when it's time to plug those numbers in.

@Troy Jones Even though it sounds like it may be tougher to find a deal in the market you ideally want to operate in, I would recommend taking the extra time & effort to find a deal in a location/market you are comfortable operating in. 

My ideal area is SW Houston suburbs.

I am also looking at trying to do some wholesaling to try and generate some money to start looking at rehabbing.A little about me, I am 31 and finally starting to realise that no matter what I do I can't make enough money to raise a family with working a standard W-2 and I have always wanted to start my own business for as long as I can remember.