They are a national organization that promotes all kinds of creative real estate deals. 

Even the drop down menus for the forum subgroups are not organized that well.3.

I want to ensure I’m doing this the right way while keeping my finances organized and compliant with any regulations.

They don't seem to realize that this is a financial organization. 

As a powerful organization, I would like to see Bigger Pockets become a leader in not simply educating real estate investors but leading the way in warning investors about the real estate guru pitfalls.  

You sound very organized for a first-time flipper so it looks like finding that mentor is paying off.

But on this specific guy, I jumped on a call to explore the program and it was a high pressure sales call, it did not feel organic, not trustworthy and certainly did not feel the right fit.Why would someone spend 10k on a so niched-down space of real estate when they can get someone for the same amount to teach him/her everything?  

So those general expenses get categorized to the holding company as the parent organization.

You could organize your own in-person event and market to your avatar. 

Quote from @V.G Jason: Organize taxes and eat better.