Tightening the Tool Belt: How to Get Handy

[Jewel B.]

Happy Weekend everyone,

How do all you DIYers and handy folk and husbands learn how to do all this stuff? I've taken some basic classes in a variety of things just aimed at homeowners doing some repairs and home projects (electrical, plumbing, drywall, woodworking classes), and I've long been interested in potentially finding some work / gig work as a construction helper or the like. I periodically browse the gigs section on Craigslist even. I like physical work, I like creative or restorative processes, and I love learning new and super practical skills. This would be good for BRRRR, personal home renovations, or live-in flipping too.

What are your recommendations for learning DIY/reno construction BEFORE obtaining a property? Craigslist gigs? Hunt Facebook? Contact various companies and see if they need helpers? Stand outside home depot at 6am with a for hire sign? And then after getting a property, I assume a lot of YouTube university and the like.

For example, learning drywall, painting, flooring, tiling, some plumbing and electrical (nothing crazy), some landscaping/hardscaping, etc.

Help!

Thanks :)

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Jewel B.:

Home Depot has training classes. YouTube has a ton of information. I have a brother that literally didn't own a single tool at the age of 45. One day he decided to install flooring, so he watched YouTube videos and his floor looks like it was done professionally.

Network with other investors and find someone that's working a project. It may be a great opportunity to provide some free labor in exchange for training.