A lot of them have beautiful intricate woodwork that looks very nice but is a huge maintenance task that from an investment perspective just doesn't make sense.  

I've taken some basic classes in a variety of things just aimed at homeowners doing some repairs and home projects (electrical, plumbing, drywall, woodworking classes), and I've long been interested in potentially finding some work / gig work as a construction helper or the like.

It is good to see a group from Cedar Rapids coming out of the woodwork!

Torgeir well guess every one comes out the wood work who is selling.

If it's a legitimately historic home, has some Greene and Greene woodwork all over that house, and you can get some real money for it afterwards, rock on. 

Experts will come out of the woodwork with their opinions and advice.I encourage you to get active in the forums.

Having grown up in the painting business and occassionally helping my Dad in his business still today - we find Kelly Moore's DuraPoxy line an excellent choice for interior woodwork - dries hard and durable - hence the "Dura"

<g>Ever notice how on those carpenter shows even the most complicated wood working details:  complex finger joints, delicate inlays, and etc. all fit Perfectly the first time?

H was standing there and said nothing.SO at this point we tell the owner we are here to paint and they hesitate for a moment but H steps in and assures the owner we have discussed no crazy colors and do not touch the wood work.

Whenever the flavor of the month guru comes to town, newbie wholesalers come out of the woodwork.