Commercial lending doesnt have rules about unsecured funds use (credit cards, personal lines, etc) that residential agency financing has (fannie/freddie 1-4 unit).So where you obtain funds to consummate your equity (down payment) of your transaction is more flexible.Its one of the reasons to build a business that has a good credit rating so you can obtain money to build your real estate holdings. 

All skills are learn but doing and being repetitive.

Just like everything else in life, get started, keep honing those skills (i.e. keep reading, keep learning, keep attending the meetups) and watch yourself get better and better witch each property you buy.I hope this helps and good luck on your real estate journey!

If you are already doing a good amount of business there's nothing wrong with a VA assuming you can train them to operate at the same capacity/skill level. 

Partner with someone who has capital while you bring project management skills. 

We have the skills to do most on our own.

What I've learned in the end is that these home inspectors are not skilled in communication and they treat a small issue equally with a crack in the foundation or faulty electric panel. 

Take the $30,000 and invest in your education / skill set to get a better job / pay.Hold off on real estate until you make more money.

use your skills to find off market and undervalued real estate.there is more to real estate than just rental props. 

No skin (money, time, skills) in the game can lead to a disaster; lose property, cost you money, start over.