Since my main profession is office management for a residential remodeling company, would flipping to build up more capital be a better place to start?

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.

Contact everyone on their officer list.   

The other option is to provide me: signed bylaws and all amendments thereto, a list of the current stockholders and their respective stock ownership, a list of directors and officers of the corporation.

or in my office ? 

@Junior Myers The only way to know is see the signed of inspection stickers or call the permit office.

When you become an agent or loan officer, it's like starting your own business.

We plan to have designated broker-officers to facilitate transactions and referrals on behalf of our entity.

I am considering using the entire basement as my new home office (given my job, I need a large space).

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.