This is a problem all of us with some trade skills can run into.You just have to deal with it, you're getting the huge savings of doing the work yourself.....you can't also get the write-off/basis.....You have to do the math and see if it's worth it.

How would you know a deal if it bit you in the butt if you don't have the skills to identify what a deal is.

Nothing to do with your skill and ability. 

Traveling nurses and other medical professionals are in demand.

Your finance background and market analysis skills are a great fit.

Even in Silicon Valley MFHs prices do not appreciate as much as SFHs. 401K is meant for your golden years often used for a major medical bill not covered by your insurance.So you want to jump in at market peak it will not regroup until next housing cycle facing tax consequence now?

Learning from others is in my opinion the most valuable skill you can learn in life.

If you've got good skills on Insta and TikTok and can build a brand there, that's free, and then you can link directly to your site.

With that being said, I learned a lot of lessons and skills regarding construction, material costs, and project management in general that I don’t think I could have learned anywhere else.

It takes far less time, labor, and skill.