I recommend going to their events to learn and network.  

Although it may sound more conservative, you have a cushion in the event something bad happens and it won't wreck you financially.

Or you can directly meet them by registering to real estate events around you: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings 6.

Looking for meetups or any events close to Corpus Christi Tx or at least In driving distance?

Assuming this capital will only be called in the event we end up going over budget.What is a good assumption for % of money we will actually have available to us when we find the deal? 

Or you can directly meet them by registering to real estate events around you: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings 6.

For a property manager this link will give you some tips and a website link: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/758720-bulding-a-team-property-managersFor investor focused RE Agents, try going to (property local) real estate meet up events for investors and landlords, then ask around for what you need.To find a Closing Attorney ask for referrals from (property local) Brokers and Property Managers.

The college has become a huge attraction in itself and anytime I have tried to book a place up there for a game or event etc. it has been very difficult to find anything.

There is really very little precedence to whether the LLC protects the owner in the event of a lawsuit anyways versus just having increased insurance/umbrella limits in the individuals name.  

When networking events start opening again, go to as many as you can.