For example to become a licensed broker where I operate (Ohio) you need to go through government background checks, have worked in real estate as a sales agent under another broker for at least 2 years, have a college degree, have a physical store front with office hours, have done at least 40 transactions and much more that I can't think of off the top of my head right now.

I'm from Ohio by the way- HarrisonBelow is the text she sent me today: "Hey Harrison, I’m not sure if you know what happened at the house yesterday, but an argument lead to a physical altercation and the police were involved.

In addition to conventional financial products, that means that real estate, private note transactions, stock of privately held entities, precious metals, cryptocurrencies and a whole lot of other alternatives are available.A specialty IRA referred to as self-directed is required for alternative asset investing.  

Some HMLs have long term rental loan products - slightly higher interest rates but more landlord friendly.

And sometimes Googling the info you're looking for is much more productive. 

I live here and own/work with this product.

I use Schlage be365 deadbolts because they require physically turning them to throw the cylinder.

One argument is that you are not selling a product or service. 

@Travis EvensonThere are 30 year fixed commercial products available that are based simply on the subject property's cash flow and your FICO. 

Put your 20% down, use a variable rate mortgage product, do the appropriate renovations, refinance when done, pay your 3 months interest and cash out what you can.