(these numbers are very rough)4) We have several reputable and established developers that have expressed interest in partnering with us on a project similar to the one described above.

Their appreciation values are also extremely good.It seems like this area is promising, but I'm worried a bit about the reputation.

It's your reputation - show you are better than the others. 

Hire a reputable surveyor.

That's about 4 years old now.I only read the USATODAY, not the others, but certainly check them out, even with minor errors they are reputable sources to view the big picture, I would think. :) 

The Gold Coast School of Real Estate has a great reputation; they offer in-person and online options. 

A hint is for you to find a solid REO realtor with a good and ethical reputation with the banks/asset managers. 

It's a sales organization that resells deals put together by promoters who lack reputation, credentials or both to do it on their own.

There may be some auditors who are CPAs who try to practice tax for a living but any reputable CPA firm is going to have a Tax person work on taxes. 

But not just any real estate investor or wholesaler I want to be well known with a excellent reputation and doing business with the integrity!!!