No credit is better than bad credit in this particular circumstance you outline.

I know I should use a pro, but I’m trying to understand the outline of a good offer ahead of time. 

I am looking for resources that provide an outline of the steps required to go through this process. 

If none is outlined, follow your local law. 

Is there a "source of truth" that can outline these requirements state-by-state?

This article outlines the staggering amount of dry powder (i.e., capital committed by investors that has not been invested) that is just sitting there, waiting, looking to pounce on a decent deal.

Hello, I have an eviction action judgement against a former tenant and wondered if anyone had used a debt collector in the Phoenix area that you would recommend, to help collect the overdue rent and fees outlined in the judgement? 

In FL the standard contract has a spot/clause for that, where you can outline the terms, downpayment etc.

It will outline not only the rate, but all costs including underwriting, credit report, origination fee, points, appraisal, etc.  

Refer to the bylaws, there should be a remedy and due process for enforcement outlined within them.