However, I can't come crashing down on someone like @Tracy D. for saying that his wife might have a better talent for build rapport with lenders.  

There are also a number of things that could happen to shift many of those people who would have gone to SF to other markets something we have seen with places like Austin esp as employers realize that there is talent there along with major cost savings. 

Today he's a talented developer.

Advertising is not a silver bullet to suddenly allow for deducting vs capitalizing.Geographic area has nothing to do with whether your asset is in service or not.Brandon is a talented CPA, but his attempt to squish some really complex issues into roughly 400 words left out quite a bit of detail and nuance.

What are your talents?  

Remember the bar to entry for wholesaling does not exist its below low .... were as to be a Real Estate professional especially in the commercial arena this takes smarts drive and talent..  

As far as the specifics that constitutes "qualified" regarding up dates or construction I will leave that to the qualified talent here on BP.

A man of many talents, I dig it!

Good for creative architects and structural engineers but not so much Rehabbers unless it's your talent.

If you can create a 1-minute "elevator pitch" for what you want to do and what skills and talents you can offer, you'll be able to match up with the right kinds of opportunities.