They have been nice enough to answer questions for me throughout the years via email even though I don't have them on retainer. 

You only get to ask her limited questions via chat on her weekly live calls.

If you have two members of the LLC then I believe you would have to file a separate business tax return and then have the income flow over to your personal return via a K-1.

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

Greater deal volume (via referrals)2.

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

The journey to wealth via real estate will have different paths for different investors.

Make sure that whatever deal your looking at, you have the cash to enter, and realize your probably not going to receive back that equity + the gain on investment via appreciation, until you sell. 

This probably sounds a little like wholesaling or being a Realtor, and it is.If you don't want to spend $1,000's to build this out and take on the associated tasks, there are other, more cost effective, options.I'd recommend looking for potential deals via free (or low-cost sources) i.e. local meetups/networking, Courts (probate & lis pendens lists), Realtors, Wholesalers, properties for sale online (especially those with 90+ days on market), etc.All the best!

Certainly consuming information via different sources (books/podcasts/etc.) is important but also taking action on those things you learn.