I find myself stuck with not knowing where direction/area/method to take ....so I’m keen to join some meet-ups in SF/East Bay and learn from those way ahead of the game!

EIN was no issue, and I am familiar with the Registered  Agent industry, hence my frustration with Wells.  

Whatever the arrangement you come up with NEVER relinquish control of the deal.If you absolutely have to keep them in the deal for the long game them why not give them each 5% ownership in the LLC who will buy and when you cash out structure in such a way that you get 100% of your $$ back first before any profit is distributed.

They could be for professionals in a specific industry, like high tech or medical field or just general business networking events.

Every other source is inaccurate 100% of the time... they are fine for knowing if the general trendline is up or down, but not for knowing what the number used by the mortgage industry will be.

Im starting too and feel very lost just because i dont have who to work with, im re searching studying and connecting dots lil by lil my self, but is not complicated, but a patient game, first secure a buyer list, make one, go out to meetings, groups and meet Realestate investors even online call them ask them of they requirements, they needs,  what they exactly looking for and then match them with the houses.

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The better process would be to get your game plan together what areas to invest, how much you want to invest, rehab numbers, contingency funds.

Lucas, my name is Steven Roary I'm a newbie to the game of real estate but have strong passion to get of the rat race.

That will give you a list.But if you're serious, particularly our small tight market, I'd recommend getting ahead of the game through personal connections.