Quote from @Scott Trench: Wait... the guy who buys all the ads (through Google) on BiggerPockets YouTube videos and attempts to reach BP viewers says that Tax Liens are the best way to build wealth, asking me repeatedly and agressively why I'm not doing it? 

https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/study-reveals-....Not sure BP will allow that link to post, if not just google " 10000 saved using a broker vs direct lender" and you can find the article.On the flip side, there are some banks and credit unions that could offer products that they do not allow to be brokered.

Yes both states have licensing requirements for contractors and subcontractors which can be found with a simple google search

You can google or search on BP for definitions of cash on cash, cap rate, etc.

I see google maps and bing maps both do not show any development in this area yet in satellite view.  

.- File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.

That's a red flag for me.d) death by Google: I Google everything I can about the sponsor.

And the first thing that came up when Googling the subject was Dodd and Frank, which requires RMLO if you originate more than 3 loans per year to a real estate buyer who will be residing in the property (Dodd Frank does not apply to commercial transactions, rental properties/duplexes and etc. among others).I know successful people who did this for a decade or decades.

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

Google for a Service Agent who does Evictions and pay to get them out.