Active investing takes your time and some type of knowledge or skill that gives you an advantage over other investors.  

As I've observed, after a down period, the market tends to recover and show growth for approximately three years.Timing the market is a skill every real estate investor should develop.

Some owners would prefer a clearly defined floor even at the cost of not rising to the highest ceiling.While I hate to say it, there are also property owners who lack either the time, knowledge, inclination, or skill to want to manage their property effectively.

Obviously, I need a job and want something in RE so that I'm in the loop & can learn from to apply my skills and experience towards REI. 

But i want to make myself available for anyone that needs help on the purchase of properties within Lisbon area.My skills are investment, property management and luxury market.

If i was starting from scratch, i'd probably start by developing a job skill, probably in the trades like electrician or plumber.

There are also a lot of people who have good sales skills that have started getting into the business.

I was a foster child who put myself through college on my own, and I have relied on some good friends for a place to stay as I grew up, which has motivated me to create a better life for myself.I have done a lot of research on real estate, and from my perspective, it seems as if wholesaling, which I feel my sales skills may help with, would be a good place to start to make some extra money to speed up the investing process.

So you need some tangible experience + very quality deal + communication skills to present to the investors.

If you need a complicated surgery, that doctor is going to be expensive because of their skills and abilities to save your life.