You will get much further in your search by signing with somebody experienced in the space.

I want to make the best decision while honoring my agreements and maintaining professional integrity in this deal.

Out of town, especially in places that are tenant friendly or C/D areas, are for experienced investors only.

With actual cash, you just transfer it. yes, but you can still bid with lender approval - without appraisal contingency - you send in deal (app), it gets approved by lender its functionally the same as cash (except in true lightning speed situations where there is a quick auction with little time to prep but thats generally pretty rare I'd think)Right, but that's not cash or functionally the same as cash because the lender can change the terms at the last minute, as often happens with less experienced hard money lenders.

My lender suggested moving a multi-family from my personal name to an LLC immediately post-closing via quit claim deed. Does anyone have experience with this (even better if in Chicago)?
According to the City of Chi...

FHA loans only require about 3.5% down, so it’s a great way to start generating passive income while keeping your housing costs low.If you’re leaning towards renting for now, you could still invest by looking at fix and flip properties or even partnering with someone more experienced to get your foot in the door.

I am experiencing the same issue and I have professional photos, using a reputable real estate broker, and in a very rental friendly market.

I think every house has probably experienced some sort of water damage at one time. 

Experienced syndication sponsors are considered experts in the real estate field and are often invited to various investment conferences to speak in keynote presentations and on expert panels.

While I haven't personally experienced any negative impacts from this fraudulent listing, I'm concerned that it could mislead potential renters and cause them financial distress.