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Updated over 8 years ago, 05/07/2016
How do I learn how to do different construction and REHAB repairs
I have been buying mainly turn-key properties as of late, with minimal repairs. Every time something breaks, I usually do a few things. I look it up on the internet, I Google it, read a few books on it, all to find out how to repair or fix it. Eventually I break down and I call a specialist who works for a company which then I "learn" the problem and how to solve it. I want to learn how to fix most if not all aspects of a house. I think I learn best by someone showing me this in person and knowing they would be there to help me in case I'm doing it incorrectly. I know how to paint and fix the guts of a toilet tank now! YAY! However, I want to learn how to drywall, mud, run electric, learn how most plumbing works and how to repair furnaces and boilers, how to lay flooring of all kinds with gout and laminates etc. Aside from having to pay a contractor to come as needed to when things break down, how would I best go about learning these skills? I think they are invaluable in my opinion. I say an IG post from Brandon Turner about how he put backsplash on by himself. It kind of made me envious. I don't hate him for it, I honestly admire him for it, like I admire most people who can do it themselves. Would you have any suggestions BP? I would love any help in being able to learn and feel competent in this matters.