Start with the Arizona Department of Real Estate website and verify credentials, search licensees by entering their names. 

For financing, I recommend you reach out to @Andrew Postell

I think tax benefits should be secondary to buying something that would work well as a STR.I would recommend you consult a tax professional to see what possible tax benefits you could receive from buying this STR.

There are down payment programs for duplexes, i have not searched or tried to do a 3-4 unit property. 

Do you recommend switching at around 30 properties or so? 

Hi everyone,Does anyone have any useful spreadsheets / checklists / anything informational as I begin my journey into fix and flips? Trying to make this as structured and organized as possible.Thank you.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

I'm not the strongest in knowing the Queen Creek market from an agent standpoint, but I have someone that I can recommend to you. 

If that’s the case, I’d recommend considering areas outside of Dallas proper where you can still find properties with strong growth potential.Cities like Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, and Anna are excellent options to explore.

Start your search well ahead of closing your sale.