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 :)