Personally I am not finding deals that could support those strategies in my market today based on my current skills and available time. 

The mold remediation companies should have the skills to identify the source, suggest a solution, and give you a bid with a guarantee of their work.

It doesn't mean they are a skilled manager.You should do your own research. 

Best neighborhood and best assets are subjective and largely based on the individuals capabilities (balance sheet, skill set, time etc.)

If I have a skill, knowledge, the right contacts or or a passion that can be leveraged into potential gains, that is where my money is applied.

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

To build a platform like that, you definitely need technical skills, but it needs to be informed by real estate domain experts as well.

They hired an attorney who was skilled at assisting them stay as long as possible. 

Target neighborhoods like Brewerytown, Kensington, and Point Breeze, where demand and ARV potential are currently strong.Your skills in renovations will give you a significant edge in controlling costs and boosting returns.

One golden rule I follow,if it takes a long time to fix/replace when it breaks, don't buy a cheap one.Imagine, this thing breaks in the middle of your peak season and the people who can come out to rebuild are 2 weeks out....It takes at least a day or two to build something like this even if you are super skilled.