what kind of investment was/is this  a little more detail may protect others if you think this person is a financial predator.  

However, because I am unable to make trips to scout locations or look at homes in person.

A relative who does long-distance real estate investing told me that I have to sign the final loan document and the transfer of ownership document in person.

I'm not a professional Tax person.

I will make that proposal to the person I am talking and see where it goes.

People like to rent from a person not a 'brand', it's more personal.

If there is a due on sale clause in the loan doc then it doesn’t matter what the loan officer told you verbally.I’m not an attorney, but from my understanding of the loan is still in your name personally a good litigator can pierce the veil and your LLC protection wouldn’t amount to much.

I would recommend going to some local real estate networking events and asking around in person who people like to work with for title.

For comparison, a Navy Federal FCU personal loan will be in the 15s%

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.