If your credit is pulled for any reason, you will have to complete a letter of explanation and possibly provide more documents to show that no new debt was incurred.

I am completely new to all of this, but I did hear of a book Bible Section 8 that is supposed to be good for newcomers.

Refresh your description by highlighting unique features, nearby attractions, and any new amenities added.

Some of the features I am looking for (most likely there is not 1 single vendor who has all this built-in, but more of a technology stack that integrates nicely)Would something like propstream, carrot, and kixie be powerful enough to get rolling out the gates and still be efficient in your eyes?

(We do not know if conventional rates or DSCR rates will be better for you once your rehab is completed, so best to protect both options). 

If it is more than one investor and pooling funds and deals then that is a completely different animal where you would file for a SEC exemption through a form D then ahve to file with each state the investors are in and have a subscription agreement and other docs drafted. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

And the greatest thing about Bigger Pockets is that you can also use the reference feature on a person's profile and actually talk to Bigger Pockets members who have worked with that QI.

Really puts into perspective my strategy given my current situation.I will continue to accumulate capitol and work on my skills/knowledge for when i will embark on my rental real estate journey whether it be here (if i stay longer than anticipated) or when I come back to the US once my contract is completed. 

I completely agree, private money lending is all about flexibility and building lasting relationships.