Most likely you don't know much about the ground level work and must trust your professionals to give you the right advices for you to make decisions on.

I moved from CA to OR where I intend to hone my skills and grow my real estate investment business.Have a blessed day and prosperous year! 

@Trenton MillerHey Trenton,Land valuation is the most important skill you will need to develop, and honestly, the only way to be better at it and not just take someone else's word for it is to truly understand zoning.

Because you can't be of service, if you are not skilled, so one will get skilled. 

Can't help there, either.What level of "needy" are you encountering?

This gives me access to a large network of skilled contractors, including plumbers, HVAC specialists, electricians, and general contractors.I’ve identified a promising opportunity with an auction property, but I’m unsure how to accurately estimate rehab costs with only a small window to do so.

If you hire a handyman in the bay area you will probably pay $35-50/hr depending on skill level and the trade involved.This work was done in Richmond, CA. 

@Marcus GonzalezMy recommendation would be to start investing at a more basic level.

And some of us been replying back yes there is, just where they are, how to get them, has changed a bit and it's no longer as simple as closing your eyes and randomly throwing darts at a MLS map and buying whatever. yes, those days are long gone but if your willing to roll-up the sleeves and get professional at it, there is "deals" all over the place, you just gotta get skilled on how to find them, tap them, monetize them. 

It could be doing a live in flip if you are handy and/or want to learn new skills.