How it works depends on how the offering is issued (506(b) or 506(c)) , but basically the first step is self-attestation of accredited investor status.  

I had to continuously follow up on the status of this website and it took over two months for it to be constructed. - You stated that someone had a family member pass and I received a replacement that day.

@Jared FisherPotentially could be enough time - depends on the state and status of the foreclosure.

In addition to that, we like to check with the police, fire, insurance, sex offender status, and anything that might affect the operations of the park.

Have you checked with all the SOFA status rules to see if you would be allowed to buy while there? 

@Michael Plaks is spot on - character wise, 1099-R income falls in the same "bucket" as a W-2 wage would be, thus to offset this income with real estate losses, it follows the exact same pathway (ST rental with material participation or REP status with traditional rentals), but since you don't have all your time sucked up with a W-2 job, you have much greater flexibility to hit those related hours thresholds under those paths as well.No idea if he's taking clients - but if you are looking for local(ish) and qualified in TX, Michael is also likely a great one to reach out to.

Looking at 4-5 months from initial offer to listing and I have a GC handling all the work, so my time has been just driving to check status/give input/drop off payment.

I worked for IHG, the hotel chain, and if you are a franchisee, the home company can easily remove your status as a franchisee. 

My personal privacy is not an issue for me but based on the American legal system, lawsuits being reduced to the status of a lottery, I understand why most prefer to hide.

Based on the disregarded entity status, I can then change the title to the new LLC, complete the sale of the property and 1031 exchange the property to purchase a new investment property under the LLC.