There are also a lot of people who have good sales skills that have started getting into the business.

I think the greatest take away for me is to be Focused on what you want and Networking is your greatest tool (and my weakest skill). 

There's no one size fits all approach to real estate investing and depending on your resources, skill set, and capabilities you may excel in one particular market or utilizing a specific strategy whereas another investor will excel using a different approach.  

Quote from @Jared W Smith: In commenting on your 2nd point, an Architect familiar with development vs an Architect that does other types of work each have different skill sets @Robert Frazier. 

I’m looking to get started at using my people and negotiation skills in the market fully, I’m hunting for properties in the UK that can be hidden gems or fixer uppers, with a keen eye for architecture and a clear understanding of value and use I’m thoroughly analysing websites and in person sites for good deals.

(trying out my newly learned skills, lol) I completely agree with you that it is important to know your market as I'm trying to learn mine right now.

And put those CPA skills to work!

If i was starting from scratch, i'd probably start by developing a job skill, probably in the trades like electrician or plumber.

There are countless episodes on the various strategies as well as some of the soft skills you will need as an investor.

I know your cost of living May be higher than mine was (I live in Virginia), but the skills you develop from this will be extremely useful in many ways.