They do minimal at best verification of the data the applicant provides.

The investors must be provided a Private Placement Memorandum, subscription agreement, and operating agreement.  

Some/many lenders don't like a 2nd mortgage behind their first (like the skin in the game), however there are both bridge or permanent financing options out there allowing you to leverage anywhere from 90% CLTV - 100% CLTV, but don't expect good terms...

Will they finance 100% of the purchase and renovation or will they want skin in the game (you putting money in).Most do not do 100% funding so beore going down more rabbit holes, make sure you have the $ aspect situated first.

Only an investment team can provide the crucial local knowledge you need.Moreover, you'll need various resources to find, validate, inspect, renovate, and manage a property.

Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find a cash provider to do this on a larger scale with a 3-5 unit building. 

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

Several ways to skin that cat  ;)    With the DSCR lender, you could close directly in your LLC and it would not report to credit.

It is nicer to use than a regular chlorine hot tub especially on your skin but I don't know if the maintenance is any better or worse, personally.

Do you provide the login credentials upfront in case the service gets logged out?