And before going further, I'm in discussions with a tax professional but looking for anything myself or they haven't thought of from the BP community.I guess my question is for folks that have been investing in real estate for years and built out several properties, knowing what you know now is there anything you would have done differently when you started? 

I say all this to ask my real question: How the hell do I present this professionally to a person or institution so they can feel reasonably inclined to take a chance on me and the deals?

A lot seemed to be industry professionals more so than investors.Another group is done through IRBY.

I am no credit professional, but in my opinion i would not close any accounts you have open.

I come from a professional commercial construction background with a Bachelors in Interior & Environmental Design and I currently work from home in E-Commerce/Marketing (hoping to blend all these backgrounds into a real estate investing :) I had a specific opportunity recently come up that I'm needing some advice on...

But it’s how all of the successful professional buyers do it. 

All types of different real estate professionals across 3-4 days. 

To me, engaging these professionals seems costly.

Are you a real estate professional?

He should, as a professional contact the Florida state licensing board with all the particulars on the wholesaler.