Hey Coleman,My friends and I have an informal meetup in downtown for young professionals where we get together and talk about real estate investing.

So, I gather the only professionals I'll need to assist me are...An inspectorAn attorney (for title search and closing - North Carolina is an attorney-closing state).Does that sound right? 

I am seeking advice on some steps concerning getting funding for my next investment property. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Does anyone have any other options for me in which to promote my property or ways in which I can seek investors?

You should  speak with your tax professional. 

For example, instead of saying, "I'm investor and have a list of clients that Im trying to help to gain ownership on a house," try something like, "I help home buyers who can't secure traditional financing seek nontraditional methods of financing their purchase." 

I would like any recommendations/referrals for a real estate agent(s) who is knowledgeable, and patient, in the area of multi-unit investing by a newbie (and spouse). We have been looking in Brevard County, Florida an...

They hire use to be professional and have their best interests in mind each step of the way and we do that, however, we can't do that (without increasing fees)  if we need to talk to them about each and every issue, instead of just handling the problem. 

He also has referred me to several other good professionals for things like insurance and estate planning.http://www.proassetprotection.com/Lisa