This is really a lot of information packed into a densely worded post.Yes, you can use loan proceeds to buy out another member, but it doesn't seem like you'll have enough to buy out and develop.

Try to find experienced, straightshooters willing to do some coaching in the markets you like. 

This seems risky, since I have to pay for repairs on a property that’s not even mine yet.

Inland Marine (this is for tools and materials being transferred between sites.Also, always be sure to get the certificates of insurance with your LLC named as an Additional Insured.

There’s no percents of the rental mortgage or anything like that. 

I always like to look at several years worth of property taxes.

As you know, this part of CA is nothing like what most people associate CA with.

Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.

I have several homes that I’d like to appeal the property taxes for.

This variation in training appealed to me vs. a weekly training held by the same person... feels too much like school.