I showed up nicely and reasonably dressed with a clean truck and business card available to show that I was a serious potential "tenant."

The problem I kept running into was that most of the "educational" content I found was nothing more that a dressed-up advert for a SUPER expensive course or something.

Contractor and noticed some differences about the window dressing etc.

They're not going to show up to your project, hop out of a Cadillac dressed in track suits with Louisville sluggersUnless its a friend or relative who doesn't know any better, most private/hard money lenders are going to require some due diligence on the project before funding it, especially if you're new. 

To me it is about dressing it up if you are going to sell. 

I just want to make sure I have all my bases covered before 2 months pass by and I'm standing there like an idiot waving at cars and pointing to the home dressed in a chicken suit of out shear desperation.

Of course, that assumes the LLC was written correctly and you managed the corporate formalities correctly, otherwise it is just window dressing and does little to protect you.An umbrella policy is typically customized to your specific needs and rates vary based on your exposure. 

Stop reading, don't get dressed GO bish slap him and get it done!

Possibly Thomas Edison:  "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

ALL I see CONSTANTLY here on the forums.. are mere opinions thrown around dressed as "fact".... and most of them are factually and utterly wrong.Want to prove a point?