But, you could face limits on deductions and miss out on some tax planning opportunities if you do that as well.If this is a one-time deal, doing it as an individual might be easier.

Do you have a business plan? 

I had a few conversations with Cheryl as well as a couple references that she sent me as well as a few that I found on my own.

I'm a wholesaler/flipper and it's been going well but I'm now trying to start grabbing prospects from the tax deliquent list that I grabbed from my county.

Hi Heather, I just completed their coaching program (virtually due to COVID), and I found the instructors Mark and Ron genuinely love to teach real estate and give you a lot of course information as well to review besides the classroom instruction.

I plan on getting licenced during some downtime from school just to have it under my belt.

Well you'd be wrong again.

Regarding whether to start with a mortgage broker or a realtor, I recommend connecting with a local realtor who knows the Venice Market well and can help you identify properties that meet your criteria.

2) Re the flip, Do you have any experience in construction, or dealing with contractors, as well as your local building department?  

Say that enough times and someone will ask "Well how much would you need?"