Question For The NYC BP Fam:I have solid direct marketing skills. 

Can't wait to see what you can do with the contractor skills!  

Would researching and organizing such a presentation ahead of time make a difference?

This has clearly gone beyond your skill level.

I also have the ability to add custom pages or a blog, without needing to have any skills whatsoever. 

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

A real handyman can do anything well on a house and has more skill than most laborers working for a foundation company.

What weighs more in Google when it comes to SEO and ranking high in organic search?

There are still houses in these areas that you can pick up for 100K and a 50% Delta (margin of Rehab Budget, Fixed Expenses, and Profit) is a totally attainable number depending on your skill level as a rehabber/ project manager. 

@Luke H. not defending her and I'm sorry noone showed up. but if you are not represented and she knew you were trying to organize Seller financing, she wanted to have another agent represent you because she is didn't want to or couldn't represent both of you depending on how her listing agreement is signed. if you want to DM me the address I can look into it for you.