I don't want them coming after me legally if I sell.

And you can't legally dictate how much they carry for personal belongings. 

Alternatively, once you have a full time job (or an employment contract), you should be able to qualify for a loan and utilize a Down Payment Assistance program.

I have a great team and contracts I'm happy to connect you with!

Many of the level 1 trauma centers will likely have a need for travel nurses, but the need for travel healthcare professionals in hospitals changes based on many factors: temporary shortage of staff in a particular unit, budget, patient census, conversion to per diem instead of travel contracts, etc.

I am contacting homeowners on the pre foreclosure list, getting contracts.

As long as they pull the proper permits and are licensed contractors (if required in your state), they can legally work on the property.

Weeks later, it was communicated to us that the underwriter wouldn’t accept the ones signed by only one of us – legally binding for LLCs – and required we send amended copies of leases signed by both of us.

Look at the PM contract and verify the 8% is all inclusive and that there are not additional charges for placing a tenant, resigning a tenant, inspections, and dealing with vendors/contractors.  

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)