If you are going that route you are taking right now, I would suggest you associate yourself first with Flippers/Cash buyers/Landlords then you can maybe deal with them about bird dog fee that if you found a property and they were able to close on that deal, give you sort of bird dog fee. 

My worry is that is I commingle the banking activities and the 2 rentals I have in my name with the LLC I have potentially negated the benefit of creating the LLC if/when I am sued down the road.I think this must be something others have come across and I would really appreciate suggestions on making this a bit simpler.  

All suggestions are welcome.Thank you all for your help in advanced!

Any other more simple processes you guys use?!?

Any suggestions? 

Most importantly, I am looking for suggestions on CU's that offer great terms and conditions in the Chicagoland area.

If you take a more passive role, you will still amass a great rental portfolio with a little less risk.If you take the active approach then I suggest you have a competent partner or mentor, and assemble the right team in the markets you considered.In the meantime, and as always, continue to educate yourself.

I do believe piper suggested the old "subject to my partners approval" con in another thread. 

You can look for investors on sites like craigslist also.You can go to your local REIA meeting and meet investors there, that will probably be the easiest way to find a bunch of investors you know are ready and looking to buy.If you want a list of potential investors, you can do what was already suggested. 

It's never simple is it?