It's not perfectly accurate- sometimes the data's a little outdated, but sometimes it's spot on.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

So you have lessened your risk when bad sh*t happens since you own it outright.But you have restricted your ability to expand, and scale because the $$ is all in your house....lower risk but lower returns......The "sweet spot" is to leverage enough to maximize your returns, but not enough that when bad stuff happens....and it will..... you don't collapse under all that leverage.

The bottom line is they told me where they could build it and then put it in a different spot without my approval and multiple attempts via voice call and email for them to cease and desist