Paying for education is vital, mentorship can go both ways, only you know if you will take action.

It is a good idea to review the contract with an experienced attorney to make sure you are protected.If there is defective work, a written contract will be vital in bringing a breach of contract claim, so you can claim the work is not in compliance with the contract.

They can sharpen skills you already have, or expose you to things you've never even thought of.

You want to get the interlocking not the glue down, spend some time looking at the different types, the interlocking does take more time and skill to put down (still way easier than tile and wood) but it is essentially waterproof as each piece locks into the others.  

I feel like too many people ignore the actual hard biz skills, and  and instead focus on number of doors or other metrics.

This transaction demonstrated our effective renovation strategy and project management skills, resulting in a substantial profit.

The more property you inspect, the more of an expert you will become in your area.Once you feel comfortable with inspecting properties, learning the right questions to ask, understanding your local market, and HOW to evaluate each potential deal, THEN you will know a good opportunity when you stumble upon it.You can transfer those skills into looking at other markets and will have some clues as to what makes a good deal.

There are many risks, consideration, knowledge, strategic planning, decision making, and real experience skills that are needed to succeed in real estate investing.

This transaction showcased our efficient strategy and project management skills, resulting in a substantial profit.

Just trying to pass on skills to my kids that they can use later in life.