In the latter I've found many wholesalers who get a client to sign a contract with little to no explanation, leaving the client in a bit of misunderstanding about the process. 

In that process, I got my real estate license to buy the house and save on fees. 

Quote from @Maranda Tucker:  We relied too heavily on AppFolio's screening process, which doesn't update with our county's records fast enough. 

Would also love to connect with anyone who already invests there, or is in the process. 

I've called a couple title companies there and they are not familiar with the process and one said that the practice CANNOT be done in the state of IL.

Unlike seasoned investors or repeat homebuyers who understand how to move quickly, many younger buyers approach the process with caution, often leading to missed opportunities.Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Keep UpOne of the key reasons Gen Z buyers are struggling is delayed decision-making.

The best investors use both—leveraging technology to streamline the process while relying on their expertise to identify the nuances that software might miss.

I know there is surety bond process and there a a few companies that appear to offer a service (Like Rhino)Furnished Finder has a new feature called Worry Free Waivers but when I tried  to better understand their process, it was clear they have not done a good job of vetting this out. 

It's time to start the process as everyone else mentioned above.

Make sure you ask questions that help you understand the qualification process (what the requirements are for initial loan approval/preapproval and what you'll need), the actual loan process (what to expect at certain stages of the entire loan process from start to finish), and loan terms (approved loan amount based on your scenario(s), rate, fees, etc).