However, we don't know the names of any of these firms or companies, and before we delve into this we would like to gain some feedback or personal recommendations from those who have.  

I've used AI that uses Reditt for forum conservation and it's the best.BP has the most very insightful information and tips how to handle residential real estate and rentals, rather than using the old ways of using search engine, it would be excellente when there's AI feature where I can ask something like this "what shall I do when my rental experience this and that happened,etc,etc".... use the LLM that could give input where person that has more like, could have more accurate answer.

Unsecured debt, either to you personally, another partner to the project etc. - based on personal Income, Credit, DTI, etc (1-8 days)3.

So you may be looking at a failure to communicate, that's where I would start, schedule an in-person meeting.

Person initially said I work full time.

I’ve been told if you personally close your own account it will affect your credit, and that if a bank closes your account due to inactivity, it does not affect your credit. 

I personally think out-of-state investing is a top choice.

Have you considered a personal loan?

You likely won't be able to take any deductions on your personal income, but real estate does have tax benefits.

Have you considered a personal loan from a local credit union or from SOFI?