Very amateurish as far as skill level and endurance, but it is a start.

It's a path that aligns with my skills and circumstances, but I could use some advice on how to get started effectively.If you were in my position, where would you begin?

It sounds like you have a contractor that either is in over his head (skill wise or help wise) if money is not the issue. 

My strongest abilities are math skills, work ethic and goal oriented. 

He either has very poor social skills or he just doesn't give a dime about people once they paid.If you have paid the "Apprentice" program you will be eventually invited to spend some time with Phil some weekends, and play poker, smoke cigars and stuff like that, if you are into that, and some "private" events of the kind.

Depending how much you earn you can step up those savings by getting a side-hustle in any part of real estate....working for a top Real Estate office on weeknights and weekends, working for an RE Investor, working for a General Contractor and learning a few skills, etc.

Depending how much you earn you can step up those savings by getting a side-hustle in any part of real estate....working for a top Real Estate office on weeknights and weekends, working for an RE Investor, working for a General Contractor and learning a few skills, etc.

Depending how much you earn you can step up those savings by getting a side-hustle in any part of real estate....working for a top Real Estate office on weeknights and weekends, working for an RE Investor, working for a General Contractor and learning a few skills, etc.

It shows the importance of vision and timing in real estate investments.Here are a few points to highlight and expand upon your experience:Identifying Opportunity: You've done an excellent job of seeing potential where others didn't, which is a crucial skill in real estate investing.

I am also tech-savvy and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.