I have been working with the title company who wants me to changes this to purchase the property and put my name as the manager. 

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

We are considering becoming a private lender with them and I am doing some background research on him and his companies and wondering if anyone has done any deals with them.

A professional trustee such as Exeter Trust Company is the way to go if you want it done right, imo. 

Some outreach to local companies with a transient workforce may be worth your time - you'd have 1 lease rather than 5 (1 per bedroom). 

For the last couple of years I have been working from home for a very good company so I kept moving the financial goal posts because I wasn't miserable. 

Can you suggest an insurance company and contacts for our rental houses?

If you don't plan on paying cash and have to leverage with an owner-occupied loan product then you should set up your LLC as a property management company because you will not be able to borrow in the name of the LLC.  

I’m part of a real estate company specializing in cosmetic fix-and-flip projects, and we’re focusing on the San Antonio and Austin markets.

The specialist I recommend you have is an attorney to properly draft the documents and a title company to facilitate the deal.