I would start here: Get a Real Estate License in Illinois - Illinois REALTORS - You need to take a 75 hour course and then pass the state and national exam...shouldn't be a problem for you!

Here, once you have an account and a bit of lending experience, you can access the online, fill-in-the-blank templates to create your own set of documents. 

I want to provide a safe, structured living environment for individuals transitioning out of recovery or other challenging situations.I’m new to this process and was hoping for advice on the following:How to navigate zoning laws and permits in Montgomery for this type of setup.Licensing requirements for sober living or group homes.Strategies for finding residents or partnering with local organizations.Financial and operational tips for managing this type of property.I’ve heard zoning can be tricky and want to ensure I comply with all legal and safety requirements.

Take the PassivePockets passive investing course (free when you join I think). 

I contacted that agency this week online & got a response they are not writing commercial properties now. 

@Matt Devincenzo posted while I was posting and of course adds good points.

Here is a calendy link if you wanted to chat on a zoom or call. https://calendly.com/trepador64/online-meeting

You are off to a great start so far @Jed Butikofer.Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

So here is what I do:1 - Get buyer criteria for what they are looking for (exact criteria)2 - Go source that criteria using data provider3 - Scrub the list and plan a marketing campaign around it (i.e) > Direct Mail > Cold Call > SMS > Online Ads > Social Media, etc4 - Once I get inbound leads coming in.

What are some tips to estimate what these expenses will be 6M, 1yr, 3yrs post purchase?