Reading through some other forum posts, it looks like there are much simpler partnerships, entities, or offerings that would meet what I am trying to do:My Role:-Decide on properties to purchase, mostly SFHs-Establish LLCs or other business structures to hold the real estate and distribute returns-Purchase properties, using loans as needed depending on the ROI/cash flow desired from investors-Act as property manager for the properties-Depreciate properties held in business entities to minimize taxable income to investors-Distribute returns to investors-Create investments that have high cash flow (CF) and low appreciation (App) , moderate CF and App, low CF and high App-Find investors from connections, friends, and family with no public advertising-Advise in a minimal capacity on tax and real estate strategies-Send investment reports to investors-Be fiduciary to all investors-Receive compensation from PM and other management work I do related to the investmentsInvestors:-Can be non-accredited -Invest as little as $1000-Can use retirement accountsWhat references can people recommend for me to learn about business structures, partnerships, securities, taxes, or other topics to get me started on learning what will work for my goals?

That's based on hundreds of permits I track on a trailing 90 day period.

Are there any local or semi-local banks that offer loans to those with no experience?

If you or your clients can structure a creative offer, it'll be a win/win for all.

From what i understood is I need to build relationships with bunch of multifamily lenders to see if they offer pocket listing. 

Quote from @Samuel Fish: I'm here because I recently came across the offer and after hearing their asking price I realized that I need to do some research!

I offered them a lease, few hours later after some technology hiccups, she forwarded an email to me with that same email address she used for her landlord reference.I immediately told them this is fraud and cancelled their lease.

Screen people based on income / credit and you will get good tenants.As far as a discount to pay on time, it is more customary to charge a late fee if they don't pay on time.

Try offering to multiple duplexes and even calling the owners directly (try calling the ones that have owned 10+ years) and seeing if they will sell to you. 

Schwab offers almost exactly the same products and I like them both.