I have been using comps from the MLS but as the company grows, I dont have that advantage in other states.

Certainly partnering with companies that have consistent replacement properties available makes sense if the properties meet your investment guidelines.  

I work for a flooring company as a designer and meet contractors and people who flip homes regularly so it has me flirting with the idea of doing it myself.My question is, how did you get your spouse to be on board with real estate investing?

Check out competitors of this company.

I also own a short-term rental co-hosting company.

For example, here in Columbus Ohio, you have amazing macros (population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here like Intel headquarters, Amazon, FB, Google, Nationwide, and recently Anduril AND you can still find positive cash flow and the 1% rule here PLUS there's AMAZING appreciation potential.2.

-- when would you look for the company to refiance into/what if you dont qualify-how do you kno itll go through/not get stuck with the hardmoneyloan?

I have recently worked with a company that has an excellent offer.

Well, once the title company/closing attorney puts together the final numbers for closing, they are being told that anything older than 7 years is forgiven.

(you need to differentiate when a Mark Spain type company is running radio ads to attract business for themselves from it actually helping you out)4) Our TEAM or BROKERAGE has sold "X" homes!