As students we don't have a lot of personal finance to get started, so since we are going to be borrowing i want to ensure that our numbers are as accurate as possible to explain in detail to a lender how i can make their money back and they can have confidence in my partner and I before we establish our portfolio.

A vacant conversion will need some cash buyers to establish some level of RE value.  

I am 60 years old and have a lot to say.  

I think we bring a unique perspective and have a lot to offer the building community so it's encouraging.

While I still have a lot to learn, I have built a significant knowledge base and now I am ready to take action!

This means that I have a lot to learn about how managing property works here.

Sounds like you're pretty established and have a great plan!

Instead of explaining a lot to confuse them, just get a custom printed rubber stamp (with your LLCs full legal name) and ask them to use that in the payable section of the check, instead of your name. 

Is it advantageous to establish an credit through an LLC or Corp as well?

I am a newbie in real estate having spent the last several years investing in the stock market so I have a lot to learn about real estate.