My goals are to become financially independent through flipping.

After 25+ years I had enough and became an Independent Contractor for FedEx Ground.  

If the seller is motivated and the property is distressed, see if the current owner will pay for any independent inspector.

Check out your Illinois Apartment association and see if there are any independent insurance agents involved. 

If you do not have that...it does not matter what big company name you have behind you.In my opinion, it is better to go with an independent company where you can just pay a flat fee per deal.  

They can be an independent or a “captive” agent.

Notice that I left out the word passive - as that term is overused in my opinion by people who are not properly considering the time, effort, discipline, experience,  patience, skill, and luck involved in securing financial independence through real estate investing.There's also the saying that the fastest way to become wealthy is to reduce your expenses.

I am a broker and can tell you that there really is not issue how the property is titled with most independent companies here in the Midwest. 

Tommy Benson,As James Vermillion said: You are an independent contractor.

A portion of the initial payment may be returned to the lessees if the agreement is terminated prior to completion provided that:A.Thirty-days written notice is given.B.Arrangements are made for final readings of utilities and transfer back to the agent after move out.C.All furniture, belongings and refuse are removed from the property.D.The property is returned in the same state of cleanliness and repair as when occupied.E.A forwarding address and the keys are left with Agent.SEVERABILITY: This contract cannot be cancelled independently of the lease.