A partner, sponsor, contractor, lender deadline, etc almost took them out. 

My longer term goal is to sponsor my own deals.  

What is sponsor?  

However it seems our lawyer has been going back and forth with the sponsor's lawyer for over a week now...they won't budge on the following addition that our lawyer is pushing for: "The principal/owner of the selling corporate entity (an LLC) will be personally liable for all the contractual terms of the executed contract of sale."

You can then join and meet lead investors, sponsors, etc.http://www.meetup.com/find/?

In Illinois once you meet the Broker requirements you have to be sponsored by a "Managing Broker" for 2 years before you can become a Managing Broker yourself at which time you just keep your education current and you are good. 

Well Jessica Hood, most crowdfunding platforms are very stringent as to who they allow on their platform as an issuer/sponsor.

Who is sponsoring?

Blank also recommends a 1-3% acquisition fee and 1-3% disposition fee for the sponsor.

You will have the hassle and STILL sponsor utilities while it is not expected for this property type.