I've basically followed the same model.  

Due to the business model, we do not disclose exact property address to potential investors until the transaction is completed.

I will start off by saying some of the answers to the questions you've posed have to do with an individual investors model and their own risk tolerance.

It's more a case of bigger volume buyers getting them as part of pools and then trying to unload them.I actually think it would be a great business model, same as credit card debt etc.

There were a couple of funds formed prior to the JOBS Act that offered liquidity for investors looking to exit their LP interests and they had limited success even during this most recent downturn.  

I used to go to model homes for the fun of it to see how they staged homes. 

In other words, the amounts are too small to start with.Furthermore, you risk losing your money, because of the fact that there is only a promissory note and no collateral at stake for these funds that you would be providing.Sorry, but in my view, this would be a recipe for disaster on your part.Initially, you mentioned peer-to-peer funding and frankly your model would do well in this arena, such as www.lendingclub.com as there would be a better chance of you recapturing your money although here again nothing is 100% guaranteed.Thanks for your thought provoking post.

A word template will have much different layout and criteria than what Real Estate Investors need.Maybe I haven't come across it yet, but does someone have a Real Estate Investor Business Plan Template as an example that a newbie could review or model when getting started?

The buy houses guys don't do those.Their business model is based on high equity fixers.Many other suggestions to find that first opportunity I am sure.  

@Joel Owens' suggestion of a master lease + option fits this model.