I have his driver’s licence so that’s a start if it’s him.For the deal i need to find the solution so I could at least recup my loss.

Its 120hr I think to later sit for your broker's licence...Anyway, yeah it can be a lot if you aren't familiar with real estate. 

Besides, you have just as much at stake, if not more, than I do.As for your other question, while I don't know AZ specifically, but plan for something like $2k-$3k in annual costs just to maintain your licence is what I've figured is a decent ballpark for around the country... 

I have also considered looking into and taking my realtor licence.

I could be wrong but it seems to me I have heard either Brandon, Josh or maybe it was a guest say that you had to have your real estate license to use the MLS or maybe they just meant to take full advantage of it. Can...

You are looking for a dream contractor :D))Licenced , fairly priced, will make your project priority etc...I think pandemic did not slow their business, most contractors I know continue working. 

A few weeks ago I got some good advice here about how to get my real estate licence.

A real estate agent is an Independent Contractor who in most states like Maryland are Licenced Salespeople NOT Realtors.

If you are getting your affiliate licence which is what it sounds like then it should be 60 hours, test, 30 hours. 120 hours is if you're getting a broker license. 

I have a rental business (36 rentals), flipping business, internet retail business, and my wife has her real estate licence and buys/sells our properties.