I can't comment question #1 because if self promotion rules. #2 - You can partner your IRA/solo k with any person/entity but it's important that your plan funds to operate separately (side-by-side).

My experience with Tax lien course promoters it they overplay the advantages and underplay the risks. 

To promote an event, you'd do so in our Events and Happenings Forum (regardless of whether the event is for profit).  

I have found that a lot of gurus... errrrr.. coaches... promote strategies that sound great on paper....

You would act simply as an investor and promoter. 

It looks like your primary method of communication is via your website, so promote that.  

@Jennifer Barr congrats on the promotion!

(h) For another person, and for commission, money, or otherthing of value, promotes the sale, exchange, purchase, option,rental, or leasing of real estate, a time share, or a business or itsgoodwill, inventory, or fixtures, whether or not the businessincludes real property.

I finally received a much need promotion about half a year back, I have been saving up some funds.

Handing someone a gift is a courtesy that doesn't promote a relationship.