I got a college degree in business and I also got a broker license in 1980.  

learning about permits... when do I need one, what is structural, what needs to be inspected and what doesn't, when I can pull my own, when the county will require me to hire a general or other licensed professional for the permit, etc. 

The best "no sales agenda" book on personal and business finance will be a text book for college freshman or undergrads, it begins with the basics of what banks are and actually, people assume things about finance from doing business but never really understand the basics of finance and economic system, these text books can take you to more advance ideas after you get the basics.

I have Associate Degrees from Gwinnett Technical College in Residential Construction Management and Air Conditioning Technology.

Most of the time they aren't looking for an excuse to have you NOT pay them.If you lent Jack $20 to buy college supplies, and he's been making his payments to you on time, but you later learn he purchased beer with that money, how would you play that hand?

You could also look up permit info on the OpenDSD website.  

In the central part of town, the further south you go, generally the better the properties get until you get near the college rentals around USF and Augustana.Agree with Pete entirely, there are lots of "pockets" in Sioux Falls so it's tough to shop off a map alone...boots on the ground are good.

Hey question for you – I was just talking to my contractor today about eventually getting all the decks and siding replaced, and he was saying we'll probably need to get a building permit as some of the decks are attached to the main structure.

I am a pastor (ordained) working at a church/college and I live in a church condo (parsonage).

I got a college degree In business with an emphasis on real estate.