I’m very skilled at construction job costing, inspections, design, and management.

If the only reason is just fear of investing 100% solo, probably not a good enough reason - should really be a complementary skill set - like are they a licensed realtor in DC (+MD/VA?)

A builder is held to be under a duty to exercise a degree of care which a skilled builder of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.

He is a very skilled in his field and LOVES it. 

I am hoping to build relationships with current investors, allowing me from to learn the tricks of the trade and strengthen my skills as a real estate agent along the way. 

Lean into your skill set, network, and any unfair advantages. 

When people just pull 5-10% down payment out of their butt, then they must be talking about very few zip codes left in the US where you can do that but it's a hustle, takes renovation skills, cold calling etc.

I’m a portuguese handyman with specific knowledge in house renovations with skills such as plumbing and electricity covered as well. 

I will be buying sub-2 with a wrap with OPM and putting it into a syndication.Again this is above the skill of a typical investor and will take a year or 2 to get the foundation set up before I actually buy any property.

Utilize underwriting skills, network with professionals, research the market, explore financing options, and utilize educational resources like BiggerPockets.