I organize networking events every few months -  "Investor Happy Hours".  

Want to ensure I'm completing the Articles of Organization correctly.  

Exactly, couldn't agree more, the moment you fire yourself is the moment you've created a sound business or organization!

You definitely want to join local REIA chapter, all HML as well as a few wholesalers are very very active in the group.You also want to ask your realtor to expand the search outside of just foreclosures, since there are deals to be found on MLS on conventional listings as well (mostly probate, divorce, preforeclosure, short sale, etc), and many times that would actually save you money since the homes would be in functional condition, as opposed to foreclosures, which in portions of Milwaukee require more money to fix them than the purchase price.Hope this helps, and best of luck on your first deal!

This could be a quick turnaround, but alsocan instead add additional time required to close. the 11 month turnaround the first time should be an indicator how organized the lender is in approving short sales to begin with.

What you do which is solve complicated RE problems and you want a name that serves that function to your sellers.    

It's a great way to also stay organized and has tools for getting estimates although I haven't tapped into that much yet.

But, absolutely the best advice you have been given and I totally agree is to find an REI meeting, club or networking function and attend.

A realtor is a trade organization so I am not sure what the attorney was referencing when he stated that. 

The last suggestion I have is a CRM program called Realflow that has a contact organizer, property analysis and repair estimator module.