I was considering the hard money lender route but got slightly overwhelmed because of the different options, rates and not knowing how to properly vet them.

The markets have changed quickly, and what worked 5 years ago may differ significantly from what will drive success today.

Do you know is it different today with the idea behind "subject to" purchasing in IL?  

I have heard different positions about this... both have good points; on one side the new or small wholesalers are more "direct", many times only "one closing" instead of 2 (big companies) which can save a lot of money if you do several deals per year.

Consult eviction attorney regarding commercial; I'm specifically a residential PM and commercial usually has different rules because of the nature of the investment and occupancy (tenant doesn't [usually] live there)

I shot you a DM as there are most likely a few different options to consider.

I have seen some people well respected in the industry recommend her on several different real estate groups on Facebook.

Also, I am a local Realtor, so if you have questions about the different areas of DFW, let me know..

This could be different in your state, always check with your local attorney.  

What would you do differently if you were starting over?