He does mainly decks and other exterior work, but does a little of everything.Also, does anyone know of any resources or guides to learn how to categorize expenses and do bookkeeping for this type of business?

@Alex Kamunyo Just in case, there are state specific forums on Bigger Pockets and the Texas forum is quite active. 

@Ethan SmithNow you have plenty of resources for networking between @Kevin Schaefer meetup and mine.

Clason)Two others that are great overall resources:  1.  

It's an even bigger issue if you have a mortgage on your primary residence, want to get a HELOC, and want to pick up a second mortgage.

heloc is the best way go its considered as a revolving credit.1. you can pay back the money and access it again2. cheaper interest rateif you did a cash out it would hit you with a bigger mortgage

I value your opinion and many others on bigger pockets because with no real experience yet, I can only really go off of people who have had experience.

I am excited to start my Real Estate career with the information and resources from this community.

Social media will be a good resource as well to put information out about you being a new agent.

If so, do you have any reliable resources you can direct me to?