One of my skills in real estate is underwriting real estate opportunities.

I have been very successful at the role I'm in now of finding leads, using deal machine and podio to run it at mass and cold call them and my skills have been tuned up a bit through that.

2) On the second 'Hone Your Skills' bullet point, I'm getting an answer of $57000, not $63k like the back of the book says

Does one have the operational skill to efficiently and professionally operate the property?

I'm only out a small amount and a little time.This would take some work, but I have the experience and skills to handle it.

It's a great place for skilled negotiators to make money. 

I'm in a final round with a company but steady income has not been secured yet so if I could at least cash flow that would really help me stay afloat for the time being.Obviously I could market the unit as-is and potentially rent to someone but won't likely be able to rent to a section 8 tenant which I was hoping for down the line.I was considering starting off with 3-month leases with auto renew and I have been VERY clear with him that if he is unwilling to pay on time that I still am treating this as a business and am not afraid to evict him.

Whether it's communication skills, market knowledge, or something else entirely, I'm eager to learn how I can best serve investor clients.Additionally, I'm curious about the best ways to connect with investors in my area.

No skill is required. 

Investors who built their skills and financial base before a crash are in a position to take advantage of it.