I've tried to express this general idea to people, but could never articulate it properly. 

Next you should be able to articulate how an LLC will advance those adjectives. 

Would this not turn off buyers agents who don't know how to articulate their value from working harder? 

When you raise outside money you should be able to articulate to LP's your competitive edge.

It's hard to articulate everything, but it just was nothing like the other experiences I've had when I've dealt with references.I tried calling her employer, and that number just says "the number who have dialed is no longer in service". 

Their responses are articulated well, on point, appears to be from a person that has knowledge of their program, and are not point and click pre scripted responses.

I am currently dealing with headache after headache with the single-family lender who cannot even articulate the reasons why they are enacting their flawed policies meanwhile it’s smooth sailing with the lender for the larger parcel directly next door where the loan is 20x the size.

Brian asked the right questions and articulated well thought out options to consider.  

You should be asking these agents to articulate the fundamentals of their given markets and the barriers of entry.

Both their responses are spot on and better than I could articulate.