I passed the state test with no problems, I think Raymond does a good job of teaching.

Your lender should have a few contractors they have already approved for 203k jobs, but any competent, insured gc experienced in rehab start/renovations should qualify.

Don't press the contractors to rush, you want a quality job.

I use Jefferson Title in Birmingham to get the job done.

I would spend summers working at job sites so the construction aspect is not foreign to me.I am also a trained CFP, certified financial planner, so the numbers aspect is not confusing.I suppose the main challenge I have is actually buying a house.

Am I allowed to require notice if tenant moves job?

to be honest, i would just not tell them what your after.. i have been scouting out brokers since i just passed my state exam here in Florida and i have found that many agents in the office are only part time or still have their license at the office, but after a few months found no success and had to get another job in hopes of coming back and never did.. so many agents according to the brokers ive talked to had many agents with 0 sales for the entire year.. your an independent contractor to them, they cant force you to bring them business.. they make money no matter what way you find houses using their office...

On that note, some may see home prices as too rich, may be be moving in a few years, or in a cyclical job (oil, some types of construction, etc), so they don't take the plunge on a purchase...Best of luck!

Everything else is a job to me.

They will be hiring 1200 jobs.