i want to access over $100 k in equity to buy another property.  

Our primary residence has a considerable about of equity (Apparently that's true because I completed a HELOC pre-qual form online and immediately after I hit 'submit' my phone was ringing with loan offers and it hasn't stopped for the last 12 hours).

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Step 1 is ALWAYS downloading your state and local LL/tenant laws, putting them in a three ring binder and reading and knowing them.Step 2 is taking Fair Housing Training, either on-line or in person, so you do not violate the law and get sued. 

It’s harder to gain access to the house of course but even having just one contractor come out to meet you would be super beneficial.

You can probably set up an online payment system that goes to you and you can transfer it to your mother's account like Venmo.

I use erentpayment.com for online rent payment and in my set-up, I have the payment breakdown in the rent reminder email notification that goes to all. 

I have access to $20-$30K for downpayment etc. 800+ credit score, a good paying job, and need to find a local REI friendly lender to not only lend money but perhaps even lend advice on best ways to get my 30K to work for me.Property under agreement is in Des Moines proper but I will be looking to buy in the surrounding communities to the south as well (Indianola, Norwalk, West Des Moines, Carlisle).I could go to a big bank and finance this first house but I would like to start a long term relationship now.

Since posting my question, I have since signed up for the online class with moseley, and also talked with some people at different brokers.   

So my question is would it be advantageous getting a CA real estate license to familiarize my self with the process and laws then get another license in NC to gain access to the MLS and then build from there or wait for my move and just continue general studying until I can properly focus on my market and state specific laws?