So if the buyer owns the property is he or she able to market and resell the property while making payments on the owner financing deal?

Already, the housing market has taken steps in this direction.

Now, I'm ready to take the plunge myself and explore the world of investment properties.About Me:With five years in the real estate industry, I've honed my skills in understanding market trends, property valuations, and negotiation strategies.

Quote from @Aimée Hennessy: Asking strangers on the internet to partner with you is pretty risky.

In the current high interest market, is home equity loan still reasonable?

We no issues closing in an LLC, as a matter of fact most of my lenders will prefer it (assuming it is not your primary residence)Assuming it is not your primary residence, the easiest way to do this deal would be through a DSCR Loans.A DSCR Loan will use current rents or market rents if the property is vacant and personal tax return from you would NOT be required.It also referred to as a No Ratio Loan because your personal Debt To Income is not important.What is important is that the property can pay for itself.If we keep the LTV Low the rate for this loan can be better than a conventional loan.If you ARE Living in the property and you want to keep it... it would mostly depend on how motivated you are and how willing you'd be to "postpone gratification"The best bet is still a DSCR Loan.. which means you moving and renting the property out.We can bring in Asset Based Financing that can help with cash down (if you need it) or to pay cash for another property for you to reside in.Once you're moved out we can do the DSCR Loan at a 70% - 80% LTV or we can calculate a comfortable cash flow number.For example, max cash out that will give you $500 cashflow after a full PITI payment.Let's discuss more!

For example I cold call property owners for off market deals for the developers and investors I work with.

Also I'd like to know more about the market in Houston if you have the time. 

There just isn't the market appreciation, population growth, or job growth in the area to make me take a hard look. 

This yields upwards of 70% more than market.