Maybe it will get into more depth later.

Right now I'm following with what Brandon listed in his book for screening and it is far more in depth than I could come up with on my own. (600+ credit score, 3x rent, landlord references, etc.)  

It has to include the product by name, width, depth, length, color, and manufacturer.

That's like a gambler in Vegas saying "I haven't won in a long time so I'm due for a big one." 

The idea of leveraging the cash value of a life insurance policy was covered in depth in this BP discussion:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...If you are thinking seriously about it, I'd read through as much as you can take.

see this thread 1000 replies plus and in depth talk about the current markets etc. its a long read LOLhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/...

So, whether you're selling gadgets, clothes, or anything else, remember that consistency is your secret weapon to success in the world of sales.Know Your Product or Service Inside OutOne of the fundamental pillars of consistent sales performance is having an in-depth knowledge of what you're selling.

A pre-approval is much more in depth.

After considering the depth of experience your family has and wanting to move forward, find a deal and make it happen. 

For us as Architects we work with builders all the time and have in depth knowledge of construction beyond what a realtor knows so we aren’t worried on that front but your post gives me a lot to think about, thanks!