Given that I recently created a Series LLC here in TX, and there still doesn't appear to be straightforward options in this regard, I figured I would bring it up again. 

The Registered Agent will record the documents on your behalf so only their name and information appear on the documents.

When you screened them, did their background come up fine except for a couple of evictions or court appearances that they were eager to talk about and had long and detailed explanations for?

That takes a little time to develop those resources - but they naturally come with experience.

Given the nature of small towns, we have personal relationships with multiple members of the board which we believe positions us well for success but of course there is still uncertainty.

I would also add that most of the small multifamily I see in that area appear to be on the rougher side.

Amazing beaches, food, nature, culture, etc.

The WY LLC has a local registered agent, so it will appear perhaps like an outside private lender, rather than me being my own lender.   

You appear to be an investor who only cares about their spreadsheet's best possible outcome without any regard for risk.

The "cash-for-equity" program from QuickLoans appears to be a shared-equity or deferred repayment model, where you receive upfront cash in exchange for giving up a portion of your future equity.