Drywall, paint, masonry, and landscaping are the front-runners in this.  

Businesses like drilling pipe sales, parts runners, casing for drill holes, cementers and finishers like Haliburton, Baker, Schlumber J. 

Is that a runner too?

I have come runner up on places a few time but ALWAYS LOSE to CASH BUYERS I understand why but what can I do differently how do I get my hands on a next deal I am itching for a project.

As soon as I buy the place, he does a runner and takes his commission to the bank.

The apprentice is the new one/coffee runner.

If not, you may be able to work as a runner, cleaner, apprentice, etc. for a contractor who remodels a lot of properties for house flippers.Another way I've seen people get started has been through helping investors generate leads - cold calling, door knocking, handwritten letters, etc.Best of luck to you moving forward!

I myself am a distance runner and a half and full marathoner!

Be a endurance runner, pacing steadily towards the far off goal. 

I understand every market is different and I currently do not know where I will go once I transition from the military but lets use New Jersey as an example as a strong possibility, and Texas as a runner up (which I have heard, and researched wonderful things for veterans and real estate).