The real estate guru's will tell you that you should call the credit card companies (3 separate companies) who offer the 0% APR and request to get the maximum amounts on all three.  

Networking with other investors at local REIA is a great way to do that and also a great way to meet realtors, wholesalers, contractors, inspectors, property management companies and anything in between. 

Make sure to check company reviews and educate yourself on the difference between checkbook IRA and Custodial SDIRA. 

So, while their insurance company covered us, it didn't cover the owner!

I spend a lot of my time making sure my company is a part of that housing impact, so feel free to reach out if you want to know more.

The 4 I've talked to are: Blue Gate Capital, Easy Street, Bombora, and Mortgage Calculator Company. 

Should I talk to a lawyer, Title Company?  

Being out of state, you will want an agent who has good relationships with reliable inspectors, title companies, contractors, property managers, lenders, wholesalers, insurance agents, other RE agents, etc.

Private placements are inherently risky by that very fact - they are not regulated or audited  to the degree that a publicly traded company is.  

I double "co-hosters" in most markets are getting 25-30%.If property management interests you I would suggest you become a licensed and insured PM company to increase your credibility.