I'd recommend talking to a few agents to find one that is investor friendly and understands the unique needs of investors.  

Yes bigger pockets is a great place to start and you have unique skills as a Contractor It would be great to hear more about your plans perhaps we can connect sometime??

The bigger builders have financing divisions.

Oh if you didnt know HomePath is the REO division of Fannie Mae,  and HomeSteps is the same for Freddie Mac

This is not unique and many have experienced this, but just stating the fact that you may want to really do more research on the why and not just because you want to move "away" from something more importantly than rather "going to" something for the right reason and the sole reason shouldn't be because I can make more money.Real estate is a great field and one that you can do on the side while you have a good start to a paying career.  

Perhaps the information provided may inspire you to model your own unique Revitalization Strategy in Baltimore.Cheers! 

There is a unique recipe to be found.

That was when the line was really crossed and I reported it to the FBI cyber crime division (I doubt they will do anything, but one can hope)But why I love BP is that a member, who I have never even talked to before, saw the site was down and offered to help fix it.  

@Kyle Grimm  check with your state division of mortgage lending.many states have exemptions for 1 or 2 transactions a year etc.in our state you can do 2 a year and no more than 3 held at anyone time.those doing above that they deem in the business and needing licensure.

The lexicon is certainly unique to the industry.I am only attending day 2 and 4 (day job).