This is a very personal question that is difficult to answer. 

I personally don't know of their group but figured id link that article since i remember reading it and the name clicked. 

The strategy is built on your own personal cash flow commitment.

The Landlord will verify that the rental is empty of all personal belongings and trash and that there is no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. 

It might because they don't want any random person just setup a property management software to make it look legit and using it to scam people (tenants)

.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.

I personally don't mind cooking on electric but I will say that cooking on propane is different than what most people know which is natural gas.

Personally I prefer single family homes around that median price because that's where the most demand will be not only for owner occupants but renters as well.

You now don't seem like the type of person most of us would accept a recommendation from.

I have a great recommendation hard money flip lender I could recommend that we personally use for all of our deals and that I have shared with some of my clients.