We learned through this process that when we don't have the answers, we need to ask for help.

Often times, their approval processes are slow.Credit Unions - Their member structure also subsidizes their financial structure so they can also be a source of low-cost financing.

Now my first property currently has a tenant that is not paying rent, so we started the eviction process.

I would get the new tenant to apply and process it per your criteria.  

If your leasing application process is thorough and well thought out, and if your lease agreement has been well drafted by your local attorney and if it includes clauses that permit you/your property manager enough latitude to maneuver and anticipate undesirable tenant behaviors, both actions and inactions, and you have operational processes which align with enforcement of your lease, then you've done all you can do to reduce this inherent risk of an undesirable tenant.  

People who get evicted could care less about a judgement or the collection process. 

Im presenting myself as a honest and transparent person looking to build relationships and learn the process of flipping a home.

There’s normally action items that can be implemented into your management process that are more effective. 

Any other advice on the process and flipping would be greatly appreciated! 

If you want to scale then you’ll need systems and processes so that you don’t feel so overwhelmed.