Beyond real estate investing, BiggerPockets Money has great episodes on how to avoid the middle class trap with your investments - ie how to structure your investment best so that they're not all locked up in accounts with penalties until you're 65. 

Look for your states offer to purchase contract online or contact a realtor to get a blank copy. review the agreement to be sure assignment is not expressly excluded. if there is nothing excluding assignment from the contract then writing the words "/And or Assigns" after the name or company's name on the buyer's line should be sufficient.Good luck!

Once completed, the goal is to get them rented and then pull money out of each house to build a high performance spec.

Dumb question - but are these auctions online only, or in-person? 

Then they receive the money and you still keep your money and earn money on it.

Do you have the case online? 

Like all businesses, laundromats have problems and require time, effort, and money.

These individuals have often walked the same path you’re on and can provide insights that save you time, money, and stress.

I offer an online payment portal to submit rent payments via ACH or CC - they "couldn't figure out how to use it" so I set us up to accept Zelle payments.

Some investors use conventional loans, while others use private lenders, hard money loans, or partnerships.