I am from Florida but love BP and it has been very beneficial to my business.  

Ehhh my own fault.I'm deep on regional banks.I believe they are the back bone of American small business and all seem very well positioned.After reviewing many P&L's and balance sheets, I see lot's of value but time will tell.I'll either be a hero or a zero with this high risk investment.Wishing you much success and keep the dream alive 

Also I am considering purchasing a yearly plan and request for a prorated refund once I flip the house.

. - Costs and Returns : In overly general terms the cost of doing business in Oregon, (especially on complex property types) is more manageable in Oregon in comparison to let's say...California?

I am in the business.

I am in the business.

The schools ignore personal finance and business and hence people enter the world totally clueless as to basic concepts of business and finance.  25 years ago when I was financing small investors I made a loan to the purchaser of a small 12 unit apt complex.  

personal would be fine, but I would get a business credit card.

But that seems like a lot of busy work.

If you are planning on buying a turnkey property anyway, I suppose it could provide some insight into the locations they are working in and as I said above, if you did buy a property through them...the academy fee is refunded.Definitely don't take my word for it but it's helped me so far.