I am SO not an expert on this thus take my  input lightly..

I give a more specific warning regarding making material changes to the documents, but we are happy to provide you with the editable versions.

Personally, they've all washed into the background when I'm driving around but one creative sign did sign out because the presentation and message was simple and more professional than a sharpied sign crudely tacked up on a light pole.Let me know if they've work for you as a cost effective lead generation strategy.

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to shed some light on the difference between the two?

Tell your story in the best light possible ( without lying ) and show that what your offering is way more than you could offer with all cash. 

The next step would be .. wholesaling (Direct mail marketing, get your contracts, get your assignment papers, and find an attorney).The next steps and the ones in between will come to light ONLY when you seriously attempt to complete these steps.

House had a complete refresh of all interiors walls, lighting, upgrade bathrooms, exterior repairs to stucco, fence repair, granite counters and repaint the kitchen cabinets.

If you don’t get paid, foreclose your lien or make demands and warnings of foreclosureC.

Are there any members that have gone through this process that can shed some light or share their experience? 

When I asked for pictures of what was done, they would not provide any, I had to pay an additional $250 to build a from step handrail, $200 to install a new bathroom mirror and light (the other what half way in the shower, they never fixed an interior window that they could not get anyone come and fix because of Covid, I got it fixed in 2 days) $300 to a cleaning service to clean up the house, $1000 for a dividing fence, $500 to a lawn company to come cut the vines and over growth on the driveway.