I know when I was an active Broker my SOP  was get listing open escrow with buyer to be determined and order the preliminary title report prior to spending money on marketing someones property..

I'd also like to try to purchase with a land trust or my LLC. 

This is more than enough to do PML's whether you originate or purchase from a broker is up to you.

You will want to interview at least a couple of realtors and determine what resources they have available for you in several arenas (lenders, contractors, more). 

Purchase price: $225,000 Cash invested: $56,000 Purchased 4-plex from a wholesaler.

Quote from @Jack Townsend: I heard David Greene mention a loan product that only requires a 10% down payment on the purchase price and 10% of the rehab budget.

When you build a relationship and use a Banker time and time again they know your file, credit, and can determine what program would be best for the next step or cash out refinance.

My goal is to purchase my first property between now and mid to late 2025.

I don't think I can ask the seller to evict prior to purchase, although that would be the best scenario.

You need to do a cost-benefit analysis to determine if it's worth it.