I'm not sure if I want to do co-hosting though.You may be like me and think that "one more book/podcast/course" will give me what I need to acquire whatever skill I'm looking for. 

With Debra's expertise and keen negotiation skills, we secured the home for $100,000, ensuring it was positioned for a profitable and quick resale.

It's like asking someone what you should look for in a wife.You need to focus on what your goals are first, then take a personal inventory of your own knowledge, skills, interests, finances, available time, etc. 

Wish I had the skills to build a spread sheet but computers aren’t my strength.

This is a great strategy to use for beginners who want to get a foot in the door of investing while also learning crucial skills just as tenant management. 

I then sift through these properties and use my development skills to identify properties that have the potential to be developable for residential purposes.  

Having a vision for future projects like the ones you mentioned are great, but learning the ABCs of RE with a small investment (initial down payment - since you only need 3.5%-5% down on a primary) is the best way to sharpen your skills.

A couple months of vacancy, a soft rental economy, or a major expense could eat up your equity.

And none of that counts the 10’s of thousands in tax advantages I reap without any advanced skills or planning, the government just hands them out. 

You would be shocked (maybe you wouldn't) at how the posters who reverse troll try to make it like it was just a simple question (with bullet points and a soft call-to-action).