Suggestions were mostly for perception purposes.  

@Matt Devincenzomy perception is the reality of the situation as far as I'm concerned.

I chose to go alone.Pros, there is a slightly better public perception, IMO in saying you are a broker instead of an agent.

My perception of out of state investing has changed since coming to Bigger Pockets.

It will be pulling an off road expedition trailer. 08 HHR, cute but not exciting and good MPG05 Miata'99 F-150 with 71K miles on it and slick as the day I bought it (probably burry me in that one).Now toys:2-'89 Raiders06 Vulcan 160099 Transalp04 SeaRyder (Sea Ray Jet Boat)Perception 16 KayakOld Town CanoeAnd most importantly, my 1956 Red Flyer Wagon......LOL

I agree that the tag "investor" often comes with some pre-determined perceptions that are often incorrect, so I can see how keeping such a term out of the name would be beneficial.National Association of Community Improvement sounds good to me.

Which it is quite a bit in Denver, despite perceptions to the contrary.Jon

I do think that having a degree helps because of the perception from companies, but if you are going into real estate sales as an agent.

The average investor’s perception of risk is backwards.

We are okay investing in markets like Detroit, where capital is scarce, as it typically is an indicator of value.We are willing to trade liquidity (equity) for yield (cash flow), when the opportunity cost is right.We utilize our competitive advantages to invest where others are reluctant to go, limiting our competition and increasing the opportunities available to us.Despite the perception that most people have of investing in Detroit, the biggest challenge we have had to overcome in our Detroit rental business is the lack of financing options available for affordable housing in Detroit.