Don't mean to sound harsh, but amazing job saving $100K and I wish you the best of luck!!

lets say ive saved up, got preapproved, do i then get buyers agents to look for homes for me? 

That $200k might have saved you $50k this year.

If not then refinance this home as an investment home and then rent a place yourself until you have enough saved for a downpayment in your own home.

As soon as I create the LLC, I go to the bank and open a checking account, savings account and apply for a credit card in the name of the LLC.

3rd federal savings and loan might do it they are based in OH however I think they want to be first loan holder so it would need to be paid paid off free and clear also I was told they have a heloc that they will pay a portion or all of the closeing cost I used them on my prime residence vary good rates however the rep I worked with was very vary slow with responding and pushing things along good luck I will be doing this same thing on 2 rentals soon so be sure and post what you figured out thanks

They can have the best intentions and you may save some money using them but those perceived savings will end up costing you in the long run.

They are retired and love this stuff — like would legitimately enjoy talking with contractors, walking the site, taking videos, the whole deal. 

I received many DM's about how my post have SAVED them from working with Own It Detroit and it feels good. 

I think it is worth setting up a meeting with a few companies specializing in real estate and seeing if there potential for savings.