Homeowners and board members don't need to have any qualifications to be on the board, the only qualification is ownership.

I hope you will find a realtor that specializes in investors and REOs asap that will show you on MLS the props that are availableIm not in the business as you know, but I know several props that already have tenants in place and investors that bought 6 +years ago are ready to sell...those are easy deals to run the projections on.Before you take any more time thinking about all thepossibilities...go ahead and get your loan qualifications done/ financing letter of approval Because you will have heartbreak if you find an incredible deal and you are not prepared to jump on it.( There sure are incredible deals even today in South charlotte but only for those investors prepared to take action.)  

I suggest these area because of the tenants usually be great quality, section 8 (government housing authority) qualifications are easy to clear.

I'm just not sure what the qualifications are for SD IRA.5% isn't a great return.

Whether or not that interest rate is reasonable depends on the buyer's qualifications.  

You may need a pre qualification or proof of funds, but not in every case.

@Henry Centola Welcome.Licensed home inspectors have a lot of qualifications to fulfill, I'd get in the Mass.gov site and call a few.

However, I have a comfortable allocation of secured funds for investing and there other reasons I believe I'd qualify for other loan options.My question is, how do I see about getting additional pre-qualifications on identified properties/home values without lenders pulling my credit?

Have them create a general qualification letter "Xx bank qualifies ashley for xx amount for xx property" And because they've already done the absolute highest borrowijg amount calculations, they'll just have to fill in the blanks.

If you have the W-2 income to lean on early for qualification, it will help you build the portfolio to the point that you can gradually transition into full-time REI without hurting your financing.