States have their similarities and their differences. But some are much better than others, and some are simply not good for this business.
Good states for this business:
Alabama, Kansas
California Kentucky
Ohio, Louisiana*
Missouri, Maine*
Georgia, Maryland*
Colorado* Massachusetts*
Idaho* Missouri
Illinois* Montana
New Hampshire Oregon**
New Jersey* Pennsylvania
New York Rhode Island
North Carolina* South Dakota
North Dakota* West Virginia**
Ohio Wyoming**
Oklahoma
*These are states where you you only need a collections license IF you take consumer judgments (I never take those anyway.)
**These are states where you do need a collection agency license, but the requirements are minimal.
Bad States for this Business
Florida
Texas
Michigan
Washington State
South Carolina
Virginia
Nevada
(Note: If I lived in these states, I would not come into this business)
If you have questions, feel free to call me for more information: 619.758.3552