To whom it my concern:I’m interested in networking with individuals that are looking to expand there portfolio's,  I have worked in Government, Private, Merchandising, Construction, Real Estate sectors and have numerous hours and training.

As mentioned, in my experience, these meetups are very informal and showcase investors ranging from 100+ properties to complete beginners and everything in-between.Cheers, and good luck on your investing career!

We both gave it a couple of goes we got the web domains and chose our products and all was looking good, but then my mother discovered that she had chosen to narrow of a nitch and I couldn't get merchandise because I didn't have a brick and mortar storefront, and we let the accounts go.

From IRS Pub 334:InventoriesGenerally, if you produce, purchase, or sell merchandise in your business, you must keep an inventory and use the accrual method for purchases and sales of merchandise.

The group moves monthly throughout different areas of the South Side to help showcase the area.

Does anyone know a good reference business plan or format in which to use that showcases what I'm trying to accomplish?

(For that you will need to convince them that you know your stuff.)LoopNet, Showcase, TenX, Apartmentbuildings.com, CREXi, Point2Homes, Trulia, CityFeet, Realtor.com

I also renew the ad a few times per day as well as have professional photos taken to showcase the property and stand out from most of the competition.

I will agree with the general consensus here that the photos need work to really showcase.

here is a recent article that showcases some stuggles in the general area.