I wouldn't know the areas to look out for or to stay away from so any advice would be awesome!

Readers should seek professional advice.

If they have nowhere to go or don't know how to find a next place, and no relatives who are helping them, you will be the only person that goes the extra step to help (even with advice) which means you will get the sale at a better price and help someone.

I am looking for advice for newbies. 

PM me if you'd like some free advice and perspective! 

Readers should seek professional advice.

@Kevin Collins you are asking for advice and I am taking time out of my day to actually give you a different view point in an attempt to help and assist you but you are upset it doesn't quite conform and confirm your thoughts in the way you expected. 

Once I was an authorized user on their cards, I was easily approved for my own cards.

So much good information & so many individuals willing to offer advice from their wealth of experience.

If anyone is willing to share their experiences, advice, or point me towards resources that could help in understanding the market better, I would be immensely grateful.