The concept is simple but the execution is complicated.

Even if they don’t invest, they may introduce you to someone who will.Show Proof of Concept – If you haven't already, consider doing a smaller deal with your own capital or a close investor to establish credibility.

Once you make some money - you will prove the concept and once you prove it, you will have a skill that you can charge a lot from and then use it to make more income and then invest in RE ;) 

If so maybe research who financed those deals since they're likely already comfortable with that concept in your market.

Recently a friend recommended I looked into BiggerPockets as I was telling them about my "concept of a plan" and maybe he could also notice my hesitation.

Proof of concept seems to be a key part of your strategy starting off.   

Mega TV in the living area and open concept.

You understand some of the basic concepts, but also have some giant holes in your plan.

Most of these course instructors aren't qualified to teach anything but the most elementary real estate concepts and try to make their courses more marketable by teaching concepts they have no business teaching. 

The list of the top 300 oregon agents came out yesterday in the bizz journal my wife is number 89.