Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.

Do those evenings or weekends.You can do all these events at their offices or sometimes at educational events at the association of realtors.

meetup.com or event bright, also facebook!!!

There's the events search under the networking tab that will show you some events happening soon.

Can anyone help me with any specific contractual paperwork that I can use or point me to a resource that may be able to provide this to ensure that this loan is protected and I get it back in the event that the deal falls through?

I find cold calling is the best way to do this or networking events. 

Go to as many events.

I've been listening to the podcast, attending webinars, reading books, and just signed up for a couple of events in the Chicago area.

Also, in the event of major damage, usually 50% or more, you have to rebuild to Current zoning. 

In the event of termination by Tenant prior to completion of the original term of the Agreement, Tenant shall also be responsible for lost Rent, rental commissions, advertising expenses and painting costs necessary to ready premises for re-rental.