Then switched my gear towards Salem since there is a college and a commuter rail stop in that area.

I am gearing up with more systems in place and I am hoping to end the year strong

Several projects going and looking for more.but if the 7 stages are geared towards a beginner doing their first deal then that makes a lot of sense. 

It's is geared more towards the business than the real estate so far.

I'm not familiar with any local financial institutions in NC that would be able to help you out (not my local market), but there are a TON of national lenders that have programs geared towards people in your exact scenario. 

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NOTE:  Let's keep all comments geared toward things we think would improve the current system. 

I suspect it has to do with the fact that if you are living on premises then they actually do feel that you and your other tenants should feel safer because of imminent and immediate perceived danger to the person who as a financial stake at the dwelling. you have a higher likelihood of getting  "beat up" by the convicted felon that is living on premises and if you are the breadwinner/property manager/owner/money machine that keeps everything operating you have a higher likelihood of this happening if you live there and they certainly don't want to mess that up.Follow the money.....look real close and it seems like it is geared more toward the "corporate" folks that own a series of large commercial buildings.

Its geared more towards real estate agents but I've been using it successfully.

In my experience, when I paid for a mentorship program, I didn't really learn much more than I knew before starting, but I did get my butt in gear and actually deploy action to make my goals come to action.Additionally, the networking that takes place during these events is very valuable, if used correctly (or at all).