Personally, after many BP events over the years, I love attending these because it's like a reunion of sorts where you get to catch up with friends and colleagues - learn from one another, share strategies, and really just hang out.

I use LLCs as tax strategies, NOT so much for liabillity containment:  [multi member 1065 pulling Sched Es off my 1040,  S corp for my Prop Management co and to hang our solo-401ks off].... 

If your friends simply disagree with your philosophy but can still support you as an individual, nothing wrong with noting the difference and continuing to hang out! 

I would start with this read: https://store.biggerpockets.co...Then start hanging out with other investors, meetups, facebook groups, etc.Pick a real estate investing lane (there are so many ways to be successful in rea estate) and stick with it.We have a bunch of other resources, tools, tips, tricks that I am happy to share if you are interested.

I'm looking to hang on to the house for a long time, not a quick flip.

Either way, fix the mold problem immediately and hang on to the receipt showing full remediation. 

Hang on. 

Is it a basket of properties or is it a single property with multiple doors?

Looking for someone to do the kitchen installation, bathroom installation, hang a couple of interior doors and set some baseboards.

In Denver, I have learned that it is a market that has appreciated pretty nicely so hanging on for the long-term could be promising.