-i searched on google maps and it has this amazing feature that allows you to see the street in "3D" so with the mouse on my computer i "drove" around the neighborhood i would like to wholesale in, (where i think the best deals FOR THE BUYER) will be, not for my personal gain. with wholesaling, when doing research on properties, its easy to get excited about what you can potentially make, but anyone who has read "think and grow rich" knows that any profit is a reward. my motivation for wholesaling houses in the "hood" is because it is my home.

There is no list that you can acquire (that I know of) that lists solid agents who also do RE investments so this task will tale a bit of work and effort on your part.

My goals in REI are to acquire Buy & Hold properties as well as do some Flip and Fix.  

There is 4 weeks for drawing plans and design time, client review time,  time to acquire the land, plot survey,  permit time, then build time of 6 to 8 months and then any construction delays due to weather etc.

Also is there a practical side to acquiring a license or is it all theory?

Any information you can share on what you have learned acquiring your first contract would be appreciated.

I am doing this with a degree in Civil Engineering.I am interested in real estate and would like to learn from someone with experience acquiring assets. 

HD has its own in-house brand (Allure).I'm never an advocate for taking shortcuts in rehab and find it frustrating when we acquire a property which has been treated in such a manner.  

I'll comment just quickly since this is a welcome thread.I've used both sub2 and MLO as steps to acquire buy and holds.  

@Bill WilliamsNew Mexico is one of about 9 states that has a Community Property right between married couples, which includes ( as I understand it), as stated previously, the home acquired prior to marriage belongs to the individual, not both of you; hence she would have the freedom to sell or mortgage that home anytime, without your consent involved.Any income earned from such a separate property belongs to the individual, but if you choose to share bank accounts and 'commingle' funds, and the house is sold, those proceeds placed into a joint account become community i.e. both of your funds.Community property is acquired by either spouse during marriage, and selling or  encumbrance requires both of your signatures.