I did have a good job, but more importantly my parents knew I had the skills to make the deal happen.

This is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, and depending on your risk tolerance, you can continue to build wealth.

"I was going reply reference your typing skills and overall spelling ability."

You also want someone or a group that are not only knowledgeable but are timely & have good communication skills.

I go to a shop and pay them, because I don't trust my mechanical skills, even with something as basic as an oil change.Any tax preparer anywhere, including franchises like H&R Block, should be able to prepare your taxes correctly.

• Resources for Learning: We’re working on improving our deal analysis skills and would love recommendations for tools, books, courses, or calculators tailored for beginners.• Networking and Connections: Are there local Bay Area meetups or forums for new investors?

Develop those skills. 

It could be the lack of screening skills.

If you’re serious about private lending, this book is a great way to sharpen your skills and make smarter decisions.Good luck, and feel free to reach out!

However when a great property that fits what we like (ugly and a great price where we can use our skills to make it beautiful) comes around that we can take advantage of our position and get it, we want to be knowledgeable about that property type and be able to jump on it.