You will get some of these as well (This inquiry was for one of my 1500 SF 2 Bed + home office units)..... but by no means does this investment strategy warrant paying for a course.

I say "may" because while I have read about this in several places, I have not personally verified this to be true.I usually pay contractors by check the minute the work is finished and approved.  

I don't mean to throw shade at my fellow Illinois residents, but I'm quite bearish on this state for the long-term. 

Hopefully I am not being too ambitious given this would be my first ever home purchase.

This is likely a very significant deviation.

Read my book.2.

Very helpful and valuable insight. 

They will not provide you that documentation.

@David Lewis:-) I advise most of our members to read "Acres of Diamonds" then let's have a discussion, if you want?

Use an agent to help you get qualified tenants and documentation in order.