Best bet is to try local and credit unions, possibly may have some programs for better rates.

And you are local!

These people do not have the time renovate property, launch STR and run the business.

Certainly one account for each LLC, (separate for security deposits based on your local rules)

Also does your locality allow you to work on investment properties?

Other locals with similar experience had mentioned that this scenario might not be the best fit and it turned out to be correct.

Would you be open to connecting sometime this week to see if we can create some synergy between our businesses?

If you ever have questions or are looking to bounce ideas off another local investor let me know. 

I am trying to find a mentor and I feel like working for a corporate wholesaler might give me the experience I need to turn my little $175,000 chunk into a rental property business one day.

Courtesy of the video, criteria to consider include Deal Type, Management Plan, Business Plan, Financing, Asset Class, Ownership Structure, Property Class, Location, Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, Risk Target, and ROE Targets.