All contractors (no matter the trade) are businesses, and should be run as such.

I have many clients buying the older homes in North Phoenix near the north 101 as they are 20-30 years old, in need of updates, but also are poised for the long term growth from TSMC and other business/economic activity in the area. 

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

That's the first place to start.I can tell you what to invest in and where - but you won't listen unless you really understand this business first.

Most of these course instructors aren't qualified to teach anything but the most elementary real estate concepts and try to make their courses more marketable by teaching concepts they have no business teaching. 

I was going to add, as posted above, it's a great rate and stick with that local credit union for the future business. 

Lee Arnold is by far one of the best people in the business.

One of our favorite discoveries is that IT'S TRUE, dream opportunities DO land in your lap, the longer you're in business! 

Quote from @Griffin Malcolm: Open an LLC and apply for a small business line of credit from Key Bank.

What broker would sponsor me considering I'm not intending to become a full time Realtor and give them regular business?