We have a very positive environment, where everyone is welcome.

Fishing pipe and wire isnt rocket science. 

It is similiar to fishing.

I have learned all my constructions knowledge on the job working hands on with professionals in a mentor type environment. 

LOOK THE PART - - Bankers are business men, look like a business man.Contractors are workers - - look like a worker.Basically fit into the environment of the person you are meeting.

Gold plays two roles: 1) insurance to fear 2) as a currency which usually does not perform very well in a deflationary environment.

Like @Nathan Waters I also encourage you to take a look at investing just across the border in Indiana for its lower taxes and more landlord friendly environment.

I enjoy fishing for monster bass in the farm ponds and floating down the Boyer River on inner tubes. 

Good job on the fishing and best of luck at your meeting.

With proper knowledge on a foreclosure, the homeowner could just contact an attorney about getting their surplus money rather than being a fish in a tank of sharks with those who are looking to capitalize on one's loss.