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

Dennis' dad and I actually tripped over something similar back in Chandler.. we learned to tap into city planning websites and even call the permit offices directly to get a real sense of their backlogs.

With setting up LLCs would someone go to their Secretary of State website and do this?

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

The process for commercial properties is basically the same as residential properties, so it takes work.Again, echoing Dominic, a good investment is a good investment, whether you spent 8 months courting an owner to get them to sell to you, or whether it is on CBRE/Cushman/Marcus/Loopnet or any other brokerage website.  

You'll likely want someone that can handle A to Z with marketing, pricing, cleaning, maintanence, decor, websites, reviews etc.

Do you have a service or website you prefer to handle direct mail?

If you can critically think, there's enough knowledge on this website to get you started for free.

I actually have a wholesale oppurtunity on a multi-family Four-plex that I just promoted on the "Real Estate Classified" section of the Bigger Pockets website!

Know this (found on every inspection website):  You should be concerned about cracks in your home if they are large, appear suddenly, or are located in certain areas.