Knowledge: I do not come from a construction background, and I certainly lack the skill to do most of the work myself.

But for now I’m thinking of buying and holding, or partner up with another investor for fix and flips or other projects (In AZ).I bring positive energy, problem solving mentality, capital, time, management skills.

Hi Michael-Great question and an important skill for investors to understand.I recommend the ABC's of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy and Ken's YouTube Channel.If you are an investor, I recommend finding and using a good property manager for your properties as soon as possible to maximize your return on investment and make owning as passive as possible.A good property manager is a key part of your real estate investing team.Get them involved early in the underwriting process of a potential acquisitions and the planning for adding value.To Your Success!

Investing in REITs through stocks or mutual funds provides exposure to real estate with lower capital requirements and less hands-on involvement compared to direct property ownership.Continuous Learning and Skill Development: Invest in your education and develop skills in real estate investing, property management, finance, and negotiation.

With your background in data and AI, you bring valuable skills to the table.

And then identify what your skills currently are, where are you strong and weak and then align them to what the market needs.If you have a big fear of losing money, then fix and flip will likely keep you up at night.

AccountantDepending on your skill sets or what your looking to get into you may need more or less Pros.

Buying an income property requires far more skills and services than buying a home.

-Highlight unique property features and benefits.Negotiation Skills:-Be prepared for negotiations and stand firm on a reasonable asking price.

., then you can apply those same skills to a better asset class.Buying new properties won't make those problems go away, and it may make them worse because you'll be at a higher price point and have more to risk.