Later, when you have contacts, negotiating skills and a track record, there are creative ways to do more without funds, but it's not a way to try to start.That being said, the most important thing you can do is network network network.

Myself I have a building  background and possess journey level skill in almost all trades except maybe doing concrete work and I am also an architectural designer so I perfer properties that can be increased in value through forced appreciation and look for properties where the zoning, set back, and other requirements allow for adding square footage to a building but others perfer invest in turnkey properties already fully occupied whereas I like working with empty buildings. 

Different people possess a different set of skills and opportunity will not smile equally on everyone, certainly not at the same time.

We each bring skills and background to the partnership that the other doesn't.

So, you have a few options:Take on substantially more challenging projects, both in size/scopeTake on projects that involve a different asset classDeal with challenges related to different geography (I'd think you'd want to move 'up' market)These are the things that you can do one or more of - you may want to think about your options and be realistic too about your capabilities.There's a lot of people doing a lot of different things on these forums, but the above gets you moving 'up' the value chain with regards to developing capabilities, and working towards furthering your 'build' skill-set.All this said, I have a friend that operates in a smaller market in Iowa that's probably a bit closer to what you are doing. 

dealing with contractors and evaluation of bids is a skill not everyone has....

One thing I want to mention is that these books and podcasts serve for more than just a knowledge base, they give you the nerve to jump over that phycological fear barrier, which In my opinion keeps more people out of the game than lack of knowledge or skill.

Someone who has handyman skills and who could do rehab/handyman work, a little project management and GC type work as well under my general supervision.

I’m a wholesaler who does direct mail and cold calling but I prefer the cold calling method as it is quicker and more convenient if I have an accurate method of obtaining current vital info.

I knew nothing but I got to the point that I now have serious remodeling skills.