What are some techniques used to get contact information on a property?

There are lots of books and techniques, such as meditation, breathing, self-affirmations, therapy, etc.

I haven't seen the agreement but using the structure as you outlined, here is what would normally happen (barring any surprises in the language):  You would receive 100% of all distributions until you have been distributed an 8% annualized return on your investment. 

In the event of a refinance, some investors will choose to reinvest said capital and some choose not to; in either case, they would still retain ownership of the property and still receive distributions in accordance with our PPM.

I am a passive investor and use my account to own international agricultural real estate investments that pay annual profit distributions to my account.  

Many of the old techniques used in the 1960s through 1990s will land you in prison these days.

Here are some techniques I have used to find off-market deals.Driving for DollarsThe only costs incurred when driving for dollars is your time and some gas money.

Lenders ignore (add back) depreciation, so it does not hurt your loan eligibility.There're some advanced tax preparation techniques to delay some deductions and show higher income.

The funds came from a company, I will not name, who pools funds/crowd funds and distributes - not you...

Basically I would make flyers (to post on bulletin boards and distribute to neighbors) and online postings and have people call me on my number as "his secretary/ assistant."