You've accidentally discovered what is optimal to do if you plan to scale.Most times the one of us not on the loan can't be on the deed. 

This protects you from someone coming after your assets by separating them and it gives you the benefit of pass-through taxation.Here is a quick read that lays out the pros and cons of forming an LLC:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-llc-not-best-option

I have been listening to the podcast and reading the forums and blogs. 

Have a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog 4.

There are plenty of resources on this blog to get started like the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide and this article about the BRRR method.You'll want to get a sense of what your motivation for this is; a desire to invest in real estate is a great first step that plenty have, but follow through falls short once people realize they actually need an executable plan.

Learn more about non-recourse lenders here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/9552/70408-ira-and-solo-401k-non-recourse-lenders

This site has these forums, an official blog, and a place for anyone with a membership to create their own Member Blog.Who is your favorite Member Blogger?

I discovered he had lost everything and was homeless, poor guy.You really don't know this guy, and if he's not returning your calls, it might be best just to move on and find someone who is more interested in helping you.Acting like this is probably wasting your time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Here's a list of questions from my blog to ask brokers:What are your fees?

There are many older posts on this blog that would be helpful for you to read through that cover this in detail.