Lots of loan options can close in an LLC, helocs usually need to close in your personal name.

You and your wife most certainly did your research and know what you want.

We would want to use it for personal use probably one per year. 

I have heard the name of one of the founders mentioned in the past and they had a good reputation.

Be mindful that there are rules that the lenders want you to check off.Furthermore, there are other rules on the tax side where you want to normally be under to get the most tax benefits.The magic number in both instances is '14 days'Lenders want you to stay atleast 14 days to meet the secondary home requirement.The tax accountant normally wants you to stay less than 14 days or 10% of the days it was used as a rental to treat it as a rental and not as a personal residence.Best of luck!

They are there when a person decides to take them. 

I am interested in some in-person or virtual connections for anyone in the GR area.

Researched the area , contacted local team through biggerpockets How did you finance this deal?

I can do the parade of horribles for a personally owned rental property but suffice it to say that it is a long and robust parade and the horribles are horrible.

Make sure you do your research as well.