This strategy has worked well for me, but that doesn't mean my strategy is the only strategy.I re-read the original post.

Re-read my post.

Never gets old to reread, always find new insight.

(After re-reading it, I can see how it would come off that way).

@Wesley Whitehead ReReading it again now and picking so much up the second time through

Re read his answer....

I read it, re read and highlighted it, then got to work picking up my first deal from an auction.

I just re-read all your questions you are WAY overthinking and making it much more complicated.  

@Eric V Harding reread your first 2 sentences again.

If I were in this position, the first 3 steps I would take are:- Thoroughly reread the PPM & Operating Agreement- Go to the SEC's Edgar Database & research the Form D- Find any and all other General Partners in the deal and reach out to them directly to find out about the status