On insurance side of things, there is a lot of variables.

Can I advertise here on BP or is this going to get me banned?

From what I know of the sponsor’s background, they have NO basis to believe they can successfully navigate the very complicated business of revitalizing a name brand via on line sales only.  

I think I've talked to maybe 2 tenants on the phone so far, and I didn't mind because there's a lot of scams online.

Happy to connect and help on your journey 

You may have to do this several times for all the different tasks being done.The only labor cost not covered by this type of online inquiry is drive time from the businessto the property, to the store & back for supplies and then back to the business address.

My client has a property near the hospital where he runs his dental practice and has 6 hospitality units connected on the other end.

They should be bale to guide you more based on what you are looking for in the area. 

A self-directed IRA or 401k can be a great vehicle for loaning money to others without getting hit with taxes on the interest income.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.