Phoenix boasts a lively market with plenty of opportunities for both novice and experienced investors to thrive in the fix-and-flip business.

*I'm a property manager, not an owner, so I do have a 3rd account for business expenses as required here in Oregon.There are a plethora of software/apps out there for managing properties and funds.

Heck even culinarily the restaurants that are popping up are impressive (which I take as a great sign of the people and businesses that it's attracting). 

I'm self-employed and did not know if my business was going to be shut down due to the virus.

I have noticed competitors charge as low as 10 to 15% but their quality isn't the best and then I have seen others charge 25 to 30% We remain in the middle and provide a small business experience with super host status.

I'm a Ny'er and own a wholesaling business in the Milwaukee Market. 

., zoning exceptions for business in a primary residence, city lots for sale for under $15,000.  

I still have a hard time understanding how this business model works for them, but perhaps that upfront fee covers for lack of deal flow (?) 

.- why would an owner want to do business with someone NOT properly licensed?

It makes lead management way more efficient since they get to focus on people who actually want to do business.