More importantly, Is anybody willing to walk me through a couple of their past deals so I can really grasp the process?

Once you do this a couple times have them breakdown the pricing in their estimate for materials and labor, then you can really grasp what they really charge. 

I've done some reading and research, but I've worked so independently in the past that I'm having a hard time grasping the concept of using someone else's money for the down payment, getting a loan from a bank and having the house be in my (llc) name. 

I agree that a VA can handle your administrative tasks but when it comes to your marketing and other mission critical components of your business, I'd recommend getting a firm grasp on that first and then later ensuring that the person who you hand that over to has the ability to truly manage your lead flow and process. 

Also if it's your first deal make sure you have a firm grasp on the closing costs and RE commission.  

I think it's good to have a solid grasp of both before making decisions involving real estate.For example, here in Sacramento we were hit pretty hard by the housing crash back and recession a decade ago, and those wounds are still healing and have even left permanent scars for most people in this region.  

You need to have a grasp on these to help determine what your NOI will be. 

Not sure that Egyptian lenders have a good grasp on the Mississippi real estate market.

Get a grasp on where you are going and how to get there.

Here's a graph to help you grasp the concept and understand where we are currently at:Currently, Sacramento and most of California is somewhere between an early and late stable market.