Somehow they passed the inspections on both and then after the tenant moved in, I had to pay my other plumber to fix a bunch of stuff.But plumbing is the hardest trade to get right now - by far. 

I have heard that appliance prices have gone up after recent trade tariffs on China imports.

Ultimately you would know if you feel as though you have the capacity to quickly learn trades, implement action plans, and work with people.

Trade the credits to the developers for cash.

I am a welder by trade, and I have a small side business of repairs and fabrication to add to my main income.

They mark stuff up as they often should, and they are licensed, and in many states the have to use licensed trades-gets expensive.

You can determine the NOI from a brokers marketing materials, then when it sells follow up and ask what it traded for. 

Be VERY careful when investing in REITs  either Publicly Traded or Primary offerings. 

Always looking to build that bench of trades men

Nonetheless, homes are trading and apartment rents easily keep up with the city average.