i do not know anything about this person you are referencing but i never understand these types of questions. 

A benefit to having the commercial property and entity is that we aim to utilize business credit, so that our personal credit and debt to income ratio is not tanked as we remodel or redesign or buy furniture. 

Personally ilI suggest that you serve the notice to pay or vacate yourself, but call in legal support for the eviction.

Non-recourse lendershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-of-non-recourse-lenders-for-self-directged-ira-and-401kSolo 401khttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/21298-solo-401k-advantagesSdira self directed ira https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/blog_posts/28450-real-estate-iraProhibited Transactionshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/44738-prohibited-transactions-for-a-self-directed-solo-401k-or-checkbook-iraDisqualified Personhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/47960-disqualified-person-in-a-self-directed-ira-or-401k

That is why designations are very important to me.As far as vetting, NARPM does do vet certain things about a person (licensing for example) and they do have a process where a person can file a complain through them about a member (much like the Board of Realtors). 

The reason I’m looking into using llc is because it’s a commercial property with 5 units so there is significantly more liability with tenants and their customers and if there ever was a lawsuit I’d like there to be an llc.

Nice to see another person from Hawaii on this platform that has taught me so much, I was featured on show 668.

I'd suggest it's personal finance for the next 12-18 months to put yourself in the position to do this the right way. 

The reason why I would personally place Columbus Ohio in the #1 spot is because you can still find positive cash flow, the 1% rule, and you get amazing appreciation potential.

Besides a Hard Money Loan or HELOC, you could try and reach out for a personal/business line of credit?