This organization is recognized nationally for their expertise on everything related to the science that goes into building construction.

@Brandon HallI've read you comments here along with your website relative to organizing bookkeeping.

Short of shelling out the $$ for his course to get all the details, he did mention the idea of naming your trust something that sounds "big and important" so people don't know if it's just a single person or some big organization behind it. 

Try reaching out to  @Roger Lin, who organizes Capital REI. 

Body language, appearance, and organization are all things that I will be paying attention to as we are meeting. (5) Rental Application: - Do I use software or do I create my own application?

I recommend first checking with your local planning department and whichever organization owns the streets to ensure your plan is permitted.  

I would like to write to some of them, and act as a liaison between those who need the funding (organizing for feasiblity studies, licensing, viability assessments etc) and those who would wish to fund.  

Brian Zabowski ,I'd add a quote from a contractor, or if you plan on flipping yourself, a conservative flip estimate.If presenting in person (all of this seems obvious but these are the things I would do exactly): I would clean myself up as quickly as possible (fresh haircut and shave), in texas I'd wear starched jeans, a button down, boots, and a navy blue sport's coat.

Focus on picking the right market, building your team and learning how to analyze deals.Doing accounting on 1-2 houses yourself is more than doable, especially if you're organized.

Too bad it costed $4k and a ton of pain and suffering to get the $10k.Save and grow organically.