Plus REIA is a national organization as well as local so they get a lot of support from the national organization and opportunities to attend conferences, national speakers, etc.

try Austins Lender speak to bubba, tell him I sent you. he is very savvy and has connections and his assitant pepper works very hard and is well organized.. ive yet to be let down

Unit 1A - John Doe) so I have a clear, organized record of every complaint and communication to refer to2.

It's admittedly an issue that doesn't always have a neat solution, but hopefully there's some flexibility around a planned install so things can be organized in an efficient and cost-effective way.  

My business partner and I have begun to seek out larger sums of capital to invest with.

My wife and I have recently begun our journey as well and would love to join the group if you guys are still meeting!

I had already begun to question the market because it made no sense.  

I know a lot of these things I can learn on Google or here on BiggerPockets, but I feel the institional education and organized structure will help me see things more clearly.

Again, you will want to have this discussion with your attorney.As for your questions about paying yourself through a path of holding and operating companies, I go back to the consult with your accountant refrain, but keep in mind that the overhead of maintaining the organization and the costs of moving capital from one to the other will quite possibly negate any tax benefit you foresee (until you reach an appropriate size of operation).

On the Investor side, have you begun making a list of potential folks who can invest with you - even in this duplex?