Though, this process will be the same for the other state (if you created a CA LLC you may need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state in which you are doing business/holding property).

Basically my process now is to find a property that the numbers work with.

Vacasa Guestworks and Evolve have stated their listing process will increase my bookings- Vacasa listing on 30 sites etc.  

Rent-to-own or lease-to-own agreements can be a form of owner financing, where the buyer rents the property for a period of time with the option to purchase it at a later date.Check Eviction RecordsAn effective approach to identifying landlords who may be interested in owner financing is by reaching out to those who have faced tenant-related challenges and the demanding eviction process.

Screening is a huge learning process. 

I’m planning on finding a property in my area, living in it for a year while doing some minor improvements, then renting it out and repeating the process 😁.  

Additionally, negotiating with buyers directly demands a level of expertise and emotional detachment that might be difficult for homeowners with strong connections to their property.

Plenty of pro's including easy qualification, low documents required for underwriting/processing, and just overall convenience + turnaround time, among other nuances that make it a great loan product.

If that is the case you need to narrow down your goals such as how much you want/need to cash flow, how much management you want do with tenants, and how involved you want to be in the entire process. 

Have them take you through the whole financial process to see how they determine the metrics and how they assess projects.