To tag people simple type the “@“ sign and then their name.I also wanted to say that getting your REI license is a good step but just be aware that starting out is usually very slow.

If they want you to sign a non-disclosure agreement, that's perfectly normal. 

If there's a for sale sign in the yard, they are soliciting for you to approach them.

@Samuel WhiteYou may be able to access around 80k of that equity with a HELOC, if your parents will sign for you to allow the property to be used as collateral. 

We will probably wait until 5/1, when we are set to have the tenants in place sign our lease to apply since it's only valid for 60 days.

I just signed up for Note Camp 5.0! 

It is after all their money.You are not obligated to select applicants on a first come bases.

With my network of people, all my investors do are sign contracts and collect checks!

So with having the lease separate from the option to purchase contract the tenants that move in might not want to sign the option to purchase because they may not be looking to purchase the house.

@Haider Zaman it is better to have it spelled out in the option agreement that they sign before moving into the property.