can anyone you know in person vouch for this lender? 

Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

Now were back to a mare normal world where a person has to have that skill of forecasting, analysis, ability to "read the tea leaves" for where it's all going and if todays acquisition makes sense. 

None of which I never actually met in person. 

Offer a personal guarantee (reduces investor risk if you have the balance sheet for a PG to be worth anything).  

Can confirm Joseph is a real person 

This is what I heard third hand, so not sure if it is true but i believe the person got this from the PPM which was noting where the monies were going. 

A relative who does long-distance real estate investing told me that I have to sign the final loan document and the transfer of ownership document in person.

Bank Recommendations:Chase and Bank of America are popular because of their extensive business banking features and integrations with bookkeeping tools.Smaller community banks or credit unions can offer more personalized service and lower fees, but make sure they support series LLCs.Online banks like Novo or Mercury are great for tech-savvy users who want low fees and easy online management.What to Watch Out For:Hidden fees for transactions or deposits.Limitations on the number of accounts or ACH payments.Difficulty in maintaining clear separation between the series, which could risk the limited liability protection of your LLC.Since you’re using a Series LLC structure, it’s crucial to keep each property’s finances completely separate to maintain liability protection.

You’re still going to be personally sued when something goes wrong.