kept using people who don't do real estate to do my taxes, and also they had horrible communication skills, I don't trust people who only see u as money.

They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

Some of us have a lot of experience and could make that $20k stretch into something, but we have skills you don't.

It could be some sort of skill set for renovations, design for furnished rentals, specific market knowledge, owner occupied loan products for a house hack, etc. 

I have over 20 people in my organization who have experienced gators as lenders or have loaned money through the gator thing.

The Bay Area can feel intimidating when you see those price tags, but with your husband’s contracting skills, you’ve got a real advanatage.

If she's 70 and still working, my guess is it is not a high paying job and she should have some pension she's also getting.As Kevin mentioned, there are a lot of charitable organizations that will help people out in this situation, especially if they are seniors. 

It takes work, training, skill and perseverance, and once you get the hang of it, they keep coming along.,  

Now were back to a mare normal world where a person has to have that skill of forecasting, analysis, ability to "read the tea leaves" for where it's all going and if todays acquisition makes sense. 

With a 7% interest rate and high HOA fees, the key is evaluating if your skills and investments can generate higher returns elsewhere.