I think one of them offers a public API.Once you get your license, you can join the CAR Chicago Association of Realtors and I have found them to be extremely helpful with questions like this. 

I identified a nice cabin in a nice area that I was going to offer $500k to STR it.

Quote from @Lolo Druff: Just like turn signals, you should always trust, but verify that the seller is telling the truth.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

You might study up on this Atlanta business that is growing their business with private offerings (funding)   padsplit.comThey have a shades of gray solutoin for the unrelated adults, and rooming house zoning that is sort of working in the Atlanta area.   

The home also had a small lien.Listened, offered a solution and everyone walked away happy.

But it's not selling, even while we offer seller financing.

Quote from @Garrett Karnath: Quote from @Jason Wray: Garrett,If you are talking about reducing closing costs including the banks side you can ask the sellers for a "Seller credit" which they can offer up to 6%. 

I aim to allocate a small amount of funds toward a Roth IRA and a high-yield savings account (HYSA).My current job offers limited opportunities for overtime, so I’m exploring side work related to real estate, such as part-time property management or similar roles.

If you put in an offer at 85% of list price on every decent home on mls in your targeted area, you're going to get a house or two that should only need cosmetic rehab - which you could control the costs better.  

Most syndicate offer 20%.