@Brian Pulaski Love this ideas your suggesting.

I'm wondering if what  suggestions you have about how I can monetize the information we gather/update weekly?  

I would suggest checking out the specific neighborhood.

As others suggest make them self directed when you want. 

Your suggestion would fall into the organization cost in my above picture (pre business beginning).

Is that something the tax professional will suggest or do we need another party to assist in that decision?

I would suggest using your strengths as insurance analyst and your passion in real estate to get conversions going and you might be surprised where it may lead you!

What you are suggesting (no long term partnership) is simplybto have party B step in as a lender in second position where once the loan and interest is paid, then party B is done and party A starts and remains as sole title holder.

Any and all suggestions from experienced investors are welcome!

I would suggest to him that his LLC have the 50% ownership interest in your SPE.