Saving money to invest in yourself such as for community college or a certificate program could also be a good use of your savings.

When he was asking the inspector about the stairs today, the inspector began yelling at him, saying he didn't care about what we did and that he would withhold the certificate of occupancy.

It might not be the same at all banks, but I know personally mine made me provide tax documents, the EIN #, business certificate, etc.. in order to open the business account.

Once it's about 2 years or a couple tax certifications, now I'd consider mailing the lead.Next, I think a big thing if you're working on a budget is less about your list and more about tightening your list.

 After you do your tax research on the property and records should give you a name, pull the death certificate and whom ever filled it out is your next point of contact..Good luck...

I was lucky and found one who was not certified and I paid for his certification course and got a heck of deal.

Knowing the laws for your area is a requirement if you want to call yourself a Professional.Professionalism is the way you conduct your business, not a license or certification ( and not all licensed real estate agents are Professionals).  

Check out the website for each city and if needed contact code enforcement to get a current checklist for the certificate of occupancy. 

You can have your attorney get a zoning certificate from the city to see if it comes back as a legal two flat or not.

My current plan is to get my realtor's license (have to have) a certification as a property manager (nice to have) and building up my contacts (have to have).After considering wholesaling and flipping as options I am thinking that property management may be the best way to grow my experience in Real estate and make the best of the situation I am in now.Thanks again.