Its somewhat of a double bubble. 1) You have the education/learning aspect from being able to have the question/answer forums that you can help yourself, help others, or simply learn something new from reading other members questions/answers.2) You can more easily find people local to you to network with that will significantly help your investing as well.BP has hit on the double bubble! 

Double check on your state contractor board.

I just am trying to get a decent picture of what's going on and it's easy for people to just say things based on rumor or whatever, but it's nice to have a reference.

Share some pictures of past projects if you have any. 

We have clear documentation of this (pictures, move in and move out sheets).

All contractors must provide before pictures when submitting bids.

I have been told double closing are legal and I have been told they are illegal.

I actually saw that earlier today, I have been following your company and saw James post a picture about it. 

I double checked already. 10% down with 4% interest

You can hang pictures on the walls with magnets--how cool is that?!