The compliance coach that was given to me through the company for the 1st LLC I filed with, says that all these documents are important to have in case if I were to get sued, a judge will see that the LLC was operating like a proper LLC, rather than a individual who simply registered a LLC form with the state.   

They are paid by the sole owner through their quarterly estimated payments and annual tax returns.From the IRS website:An individual owner of a single-member LLC that operates a trade or business is subject to the tax on net earnings from self employment in the same manner as a sole proprietorship.

I know it is possible to individually search county records for each properties' county website which I will absolutely do once I am ready to make an offer, however when I am simply browsing properties online without MLS access, I don't think that should be completely necessary just yet.

You don’t have to be in a partnership or corporation, any individual can’t start a fund.

Question is, is there companies or individuals that typically looks for partnerships for BRRRR deals?

Most new agents will begin working their inner network (close family and friends) and use these individuals to spread the word to their friends about you being an agent. 

Plan to live in it and rent individual rooms with airbnb since i'm close to beach.

Rather it's about the property growth prospects.For instance, if you find a property where the rents are $200/month below comps because the units have 1970's decor in an area of high rent growth and the owner is an older retiring individual you may have something even if the current numbers don't work. 

Being that we both have individual assets to protect, an LLC would seem like a no-brainer, except for the fact that setting up an LLC would rule out conventional loan sources. 

If you openly are seeking a mentor and the individual you are meeting with knows this I would think that is enough to imply you need assistance and do not know the inns and outs of REI.