That is to say I've always been a better delegator than an hands on, strap on the tool belt and jump in the trenches type albeit I've never had a problem rising to the occasion when necessary.I now have two sons who are both contractors, one has followed in my footsteps and is very successful.

Some people say yes.....I feel it is a great tool in your belt to have. 2.

I have not set up with a bank yet for my business but I want this experience under my business's belt.

I've got one wholesale deal under my belt.

I've become addicted to knowing more about investing and how I can make my life, and my families lives, comfortable and living a free life.I am extremely interested in creative investing (subject to, lease option, owner financing etc..) and have almost closed on two very profitable deals - which unfortunately fell through due to my inexperience (not addressing certain things immediately) and the sellers family talking them out of it (bummer).I am highly motivated and within the last two months I've built a website that is already ranking on page one of google, connected with other 100+ real estate agents, met a few other investors (some nice - some not), spoken to at least 30 FSBO practicing what to say and how, learned the process of flipping, wholesaling, creative investing and continuing to do so every single day.My main goal is to get my first deal under my belt so I can get out from my student loan debt and to prove to those doubting me that this is my true calling and it does in fact work.

I do think now that i have some under my belt, my best bet would be to just hire contractors myself in the future, but right now I am taking a hiatus.

I have them on the blower...I attended a workshop very recently, and now find myself enabled toward a better way of working with real estate...Can they be trusted ?

I think your focus should be on the best path to get getting the first deal/project under your belt and at least breaking even on it.  

I've been actively looking around to buy my first investment property, and can't wait to get that first one under my belt.  

We are both very motivated on making this a successful business and I can't wait to get this first deal under my belt!