Idea: Volunteer my services and use what I'm proficient in to help other like-minded people.

That being said, knowing how to swing a hammer is valuable as well but the basics can be learned in time, you can volunteer with Habitat for Humanity builds, this will not only get you exposed to construction, but help you network with key people, many of the volunteers you meet  are generally business people, like bankers,  attorneys, and business owners, you can always pick up helper work on the side and work on a small crew doing remodel jobs, this will build experience as well. being a union carpenter (i hate unions) will earn you a living, but it sounds like a job and a paycheck is not what your after, take my advice for the price you paid for it, but as a full time investor, i can tell you working in the REO Brokerage side for 10 years, that was way more value than being a carpenter. 

I know what you mean about having an "E" mindset...You are a skilled electrician, so in your retired life, maybe volunteer that skill at church, overseas, or Habitat for Humanity?

I was becoming a volunteer trim guy and giving away free, unappreciated labor.2.  

Most states make the following statement,Anyone who financially betters you, whether an employee, independent contractor, family member or volunteer, has the right to file a work comp claim against you unless there is another work comp policy that supersedes yours. 

How much PAIN can you tolerate and you'll need a prescription for Prozac in my opinion.WHY volunteer for such pain?

Hello BP,I'm a 1st time landlord. I am in the process of renting out my current SFH. I will be moving to my new house in a few days about 45 minutes away. I have in a fairly tight knit neighborhood, and one of the pre...

Also, joined my local Habitat volunteer program to contribute a bit to the needy as well as myself can become a good handyman to DIY majority of home repairs in my future rentals/house-flips.I live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

I if we remove carpet, drywall kitchen, flooring etc.I paid a few of my guys who volunteered  a large bonus,  did demo  for about 3,600 including the full body tyvec suits, masks, and rental equipment. 

Could you volunteer services for mentoring?