They will be able to update you on what you need to do to help fire proof your home, and if there are any other options to lower insurance like external fire sprinklers, sealing up, attic vents, defensible space, etc.

From my understanding, I need a Proof of Funds in order to get under contract. 

Social media seems the best resource for this nowadays.Out of curiosity, what recourse do LPs have when GPs fail to operate according to the operating agreement?

If they can and are willing to provide ACCEPTABLE proof of their hardship, we may give then a few extra days (not weeks) at a step in the process.There is some merit to Jeff's claim that he is doing the work of 5 people - but, it won't take 90 days to go through everything.

I also make sure to specify in the lease agreement that I need proof of coverage before move-in and that the policy should name me as an “additional interested party.”

You need to send him a letter with proof of delivery required (a cheap date with US postal service) and you can also post the Notice in a sealed white envelope marked confidential to his door - and take a photo of it for proof of delivery. 

I recently watched a video on social media that mentioned the way he was buying properties and yielding the benefit of the sellers low interest rate is having the seller put the property in a trust and then purchasing the trust.

So simple.Email & Marketing: How are you handling outreach, automation, and social media?

Things like a website, an email at your domain and credible social accounts (even small things like a profile pic and bio) can show you are a legitimate business.

Even if they don’t invest, they may introduce you to someone who will.Show Proof of Concept – If you haven't already, consider doing a smaller deal with your own capital or a close investor to establish credibility.