We've seen this in the Raleigh MSA as well with large, regional and even some local builders offering rate buy downs.

Do you use an online program, and app, or someone local?

While I've been doing research, I would appreciate a local's hands-on perspective on the state of the market and potential areas to target.

Read everything you can here on wholesaling and then attend your local REIA meetings.

I complemented it looking for more documents at the IRS site with Lance’s words and it was extremely helpful.Indeed, a multimember LLC can select how to be taxed sending a form to the IRS and, If taxed as a partnership or corporation, not be subject to FIRPTA because it is not a flow through entity (for this tax withholding purpose ) anymore.Anyway, I want to have a meeting with a real estate experienced CPA in the DFW area in order to clarify any details and establish an LLC with everything covered.

The standard for raising rent varies depending on local laws, regulations, and rental agreements.

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

Is it feasible to rent to a tenant and never even meet them?

All joking aside I spent two years on our local city's sign committee. 

There are usually several meetings and events a month, usually in the evenings, but usually small groups.