I'm starting to realize that investing is something I want to consider learning for long term as I spend more time in this industry.

I think you bring up a good point of considering offering higher returns to investors if I have to begin to search outside of my network.But my original question from the post still remains, where would you recommend I search for people interested in an opportunity like this? 

The opportunity cost of losing potential market gains in your retirement fund should also be considered.

. :)  I would not consider Cleveland a growth market, but we've certainly got some really cheap properties. 

I would only ever consider this if the ceilings are already falling down or damaged.  2.

Other Strategies: Are there safer or more profitable alternatives I should consider? 

I mainly want to ask if these assumptions are reasonable and if there's anything I haven't considered:(1) multifamily units in NJ close to New York City, ~$1,000,000, 20% down payment, (2) Using the following assumptions: 4% appreciation rate, 6.5% interest rate and 5.0% refinance after 5 years, $10,000 yearly maintenance fee(3) ~$6,000 monthly rental and assume 3% increase yearly with 5% vacancy rate(4) Based on the above, the calculated IRR if selling at the 10th year is ~19% (considering tax benefits) and ~17% (without tax benefits).

This will effect your ability to obtain financing for quite a few years but may be worth considering.  

Personal Name for PurchaseLLC Loans: Loans for LLCs usually come with higher interest rates and stricter terms because they’re considered commercial.Personal Loans: If it’s your first property, buying under your personal name might be easier and get you better terms.

Making such a hasty decision on two weeks worth of knowing these people as your customers seems like a rash decision to me, but I don't know exactly what's going on, and sometimes personalities just do not mix well together.