My concern and probably your's is the transition from a paying job to a job that typically takes months before you build your network and close on your first deal. 

I am not sure what concerns you are talking about?

I was also looking into hard money lenders, however my concern is that I may not be able to refinance the property after the term due to my credit situation and I would be in a bad place with the lender.

I'd also send them more than just the address and pictures. 

I've thought about just searching the deceased name on the county assessors website hoping to pull an address and then sending a letter to the executor.

The attorney that I've already addressed on the matter told me that the process is pretty simple and that most people just end up doing it on their own.

As far as the IRS is concerned LLCs do not exist.

I am looking for some advice concerning investments with my partner a.k.a. my brother.

being from hurricane zone i understand your concern!

Lets say for example the county requires a property address with at least 3 characters and will provide 100 results per search.