Build up job skills, build up savings, and increase your W2 income.

If you feel bad and want to save people money, start with a free pre-screening.

BRRRR is such a powerful tool that it makes sense to apply it to single-family homes (SFH) early on, then leverage those skills and capital to take on the other asset classes you mentioned.

Is there a specific duration I should be pre-approving an inquiry within?

The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes. For fix-and-flip pros, ...

I would encourage you to do a deeper dig on the financials and take your own skill inventory in making this important wealth impacting decision.  

And are there any other skills I should focus on and develop?

Target neighborhoods like Brewerytown, Kensington, and Point Breeze, where demand and ARV potential are currently strong.Your skills in renovations will give you a significant edge in controlling costs and boosting returns.

Acquiring pre-existing rental portfolios?

It let me use people' money and showcase my skills.