Seeing as I have not met him, is this common practice?

What is the typical "path" I would need to take (Online course?

Go on line and study your Ohio regulations.

Correct , minenis mostly small job, the few of them who called , I check their online reviews most of them has very low review on other sides .

I think jay would echo what we practice - unless there's a compelling reason (financing, political stroke, or discount on land) I will always prefer and attempt to buy out the land owner and get them out of the way. 

Look him up online or pm me.

The problem is that it is Aurora, CO- one block outside of Denver and all licensed contractors are booked out for months and charging what I consider outrageous prices per books/online estimates I've came across. 

Sometimes you can get info online and sometimes you have to order and pay for lien search depending on municipality or county.

After my open house today I am going to introduce myself to the surrounding ramshackled half a million dollar hovels in the shadow of the freeway and say that I am part of an online network that helps sellers of properties find investors looking to buy.  

It has everything you need from free online videos and educational courses to having the ability to post blogs and connect with other investors, the possibilities are endless!