More risk can mean more reward, but we prefer more stability. 

I would have much preferred to go through a listing agent, this wasn't a way to try and grab both sides of the deal or anything. what would you have done if you want to offer and cannot reach the listing agent in any way and then the listing is withdrawn unconditional?

I have researched several mentoring programs and very close to signing up with clever investors based on the training that I see that they provide but I would prefer working with someone in my backyard instead of AZ. 

Instead of giving whole house to single family, I am thinking to give each room to individual on rent.

I look at my monthly statements from my property manager and realize how truly little they make per month off an individual property I wouldn't even drive by for that amount hence the scale needed.

That’s a tricky one. why I prefer long term rentals as they are unfurnished.

My next thought following would be, transferring money from an account held under the LLC to the mortgage held personally, is that like transferring money between two individuals?

These are definitely lower-income individuals, so I understand that the options are very limited. 

I don't mind paying for their time, but it would be preferred to pay them after the work is done and the property is purchased.

I have a technical background, but have always led teams and have less often been an individual contributor.