Most of my investor clients have come from a combination of people liking me and/or demonstrated proficiency in what they want to invest in.  

I also plan to become proficient in new construction and development projects when I'm ready.

I am a 16 year old who is anxious to become proficient in a job that I see many people excelling in!

Proficient in brokering REI deals from every angle.

Once you are proficient in that skillset you will be in a position to add additional acquisition and investment vehicles to your strategy. 

Once you have done a deal or two you will be much more proficient and can cut back a little on your safety padding.Hope this helps,Allen Fletcher

Both require a level of skill but a CPA requires years of dedication and an unmatched proficiency.

For the third one: it is not so uncommon that someone's proficiency in written English doesn't match their spoken English (if we are talking about where English is not someone's primary language).  

I thought I was a pretty proficient landlord until I read that book. 

Ask Brandon Turner about his early experiences or view his webinars.THAT is where risk tolerance come in: how much of your REI investment - both $$$ and effort - are you willing to gamble on your own proficiency?