The variables are skills, confidence, and love of the game.

I just want to offer what estimating skills I have, since BP has helped educate me. 

Also, it is a great way to learn many real estate skills while maintaining a roof over your head haha. 

That means their due diligence skills aren't very strong.

Marketing only on Zillow is amateurish, which indicates they may be lacking skills in other areas.If your unit rents for $1,000 a month, you are losing more than that because of utilities.

You could also get a Full-Time or Part-Time job in any part of real estate....working for a top Real Estate office on weeknights and weekends, working for an RE Investor, working for a General Contractor and learning a few skills, etc.

Trim, doors cabinets etc. we usually spray - but those can be brushed and look professional if the painter is skilled.  

They bring in the experts in a specific area vs the GC who may not be certified/skilled in the area e.g., mold remediation, asbestos removal, etc.The point you're making is what I'm leaning towards. 

They recruit, interview, check references, skills test, criminal background check and drug test. 

You have the skills and some money so don't blow it on a bad deal.