I was actually approved and in process by Quicken Loans, but they mortgage banker didn't properly prequalify me, so they cancelled my loan.  

Chicago proper or burbs?

As long as you use a proper contract between the wholesaler & bird dog, you aren't breaking any laws.  

We just closed on our 8th rental houses. 8 houses in 4.5 years at 28 and 30 with only one steady paycheck, one unpredictable paycheck (my paycheck varies depending on the job availabilities at our current duty stations) and a transient lifestyle being a military family.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER Designate a compliance officer who will be responsible for ensuring that: The AML Program is implemented effectively, including monitoring compliance by the company’s agents and brokers with their obligations under the program;The AML Program is updated, as necessary; and, Appropriate persons are educated and properly trained. 

I would go the fee of $100 and get it done properly.

., you would be AMAZED at how good that room could look, with re-stained parquetry (sorry, I agree with @Max Tanenbaum), and PROPER colored walls (it's that BLUE that wrecks the room - which really IS from the seventies)!

In the mean time what would be the proper way for me to try and acquire a second investment? 

Term Life is all you need if you invest properly for a period of 30 years which is all people need using Dollar cost averaging consistently.  

., no prior relationship), I suggest hiring contractors with a brick and mortar storefront or office that has staff of employees (field and office), that has been around for awhile and are, of course, properly licensed and insured.