Performing a duplex conversion and possibly a basement conversion is a veteran's move, when you have the contacts and/or skills necessary to get it done as cheaply as possible AND as reliably as possible.

You don’t need any technical skills, and your photos, pricing and reviews will be automatically synced.

But if you want to stay married, buy a place you both like, in a neighborhood you both like.This isn't exactly what you asked, but I see ambitious -- but skill-less -- first-time buyers in Denver and Colorado Springs want to take on a big remodel in the name of "value-add" because they read on here it's the best deal.

@Nicole EliannaYou have a really valuable skill set in building a business. 

I was considering being an agent because it would put me in the community, while potentially honing my skills and relationships while earning a solid income to invest pending my results.

Typically peroxide guys swear by hair bleach cream developer, because it can really do a range of lightening well, but it take times to develop skill in that.After you lighten up the spot, you're going to have to seal and poly the wood.

Developing the skill set to source and acquire deals off-market can take years. 

Unless new companies move into the area and create replacement jobs that pay similar wages and require similar skills, sooner or later, all that will be left are low-paying service sector jobs.

I am investing for the long term, so I am not extremely worried about cash flow, and more interested in playing the appreciation game/rent growth game.

Focus on the blocking and tackling of getting really good at a particular skill, monetizing that skill, living off of next to nothing, piling up money, getting reps.