I have just started in a 3-day training for the Lee Arnold broker certification program and thus far just completed the online material required for preparation. 

Start small, refine your process, and use your network to connect with local investors and seasoned professionals for guidance.Good luck!

Best, Kwanza   We just got our Certificate of Occupancy. 

When you go to sell, Montvale requires a certificate of occupancy so this issue has to be resolved in advance of a sale.Although I am not a lender, I assume you will not be approved for an owner-occupied mortgage on 5-units if it is a legal 4-unit without some type of mortgage fraud whether in reported rents, units, or another legal document or representation (very very large issue from a legal perspective with multiple arrests in the last year for anyone playing fast and loose).As far as the DCA, I would recommend coordinating your work with the city with the DCA.

Education is very important, so I’m taking a self taught course to get my permit tech certificate.

All funds process through various channels but the PMS (with trust accounting which is very important) keep track of all the funds and then we disburse monthly to the owner. 

I have a program nationwide that does NOT require GC to sign anything, only provide proof of 3 C/O's (certificate of occupancy) over the last year I.e. built received occupancy permission now unit is on market or habitable.  700+ FICO I can get you 80%LTC loan to cost on the project on ground up construction for 1-4 units. 

If you give them 30 days to get rid of the dogs, there will be comfort animal certificates in 2 days from an online site.

., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

Your home state of Arizona has many counties that offer OTC certificates.