Would the rubber on my shoes have prevented a shock?

I'll be attending my first in South Florida in March, hoping to showcase my strengths and learn my weakness in this industry. 

The kind ladies at the city planning office explained to me they have seen some in pencil so it does not have to be professional, but I'm hesitant to showcase my lack or artistic ability and unsure where to go or how to acquire drawings for this.

My question here is what kinds of jobs should I expect so I know what skills/showcase projects to have under my belt.Thank you for your time and brainpower!

It wasn't too long ago that I was in your shoes, so I can tell you my story through the DM if that'd be helpful.

So if I were in your shoes I wouldn't buy anything at the moment. 

I remember writing my first yellow letter campaign from scratch. 250 letters and and about 15 hours later I wanted to cry..haha.If you are really on that shoe string budget, then keep doing what you're doing.

Surprising some homeowners kept there letters in a shoe box “for a rainy day”.

What would you do in my shoes?

I hope this serves as a source of inspiration for those looking to get started and haven't found their first deal - I was in your shoes and if you stick with it you will get there.Happy investing and thanks BP @Joshua Dorkin @Brandon Turner and all the others who make this site a huge success.