With that being said, most of the people in my immediate network who are in the construction business say the most valuable skill is just being able to run a team and a job efficiently and if they could start over they would go the GC route.

The wealth of knowledge shared in this community has not just boosted my skills but opened up new pathways for me in the real estate realm.

Even though I have a business degree from a prestigious NYC University my skill set from owning my own business for 25 years did not transfer into my eventual W-2 job or the job market itself.

@Billie Young like I said, the 90% is NOT the norm... some of these owners are skilled marketers, agents, etc.

😁 Your Name: Jeff Davis🧠 What would you consider your area of expertise: inside real estate my area of focus is value-add multifamily, outside of real estate I have expertise in marketing strategy🙌 What are you most looking to get out of BPCON 2024: Improving my deal analysis skills, connecting with more experienced real estate investors to gain insight and wisdom, and building a community of other like-minded people. 🤝 Fill in the blank: If I could make a great connection with someone who is an expert in deal analysis at BPCON2024 then I would leave BPCON happy🗓️ What session are you most looking forward to?

By the end of the year I had two skilled partners (and many more experienced investors interested in working with me/us) I met in the group.

Build a Strong Team and DelegateAs you grow, it’s critical to surround yourself with skilled professionals who can take on various tasks, allowing you to focus on high-level strategy.

For example In my situation we like to say i’m the sword and shes the shield, as in I go out and look for investments and develop the skills I need for it and shes the budget and risk analysis.

It's not an easy job learning a new skill set this company is looking for people that can turn in a lot of files per month and does not want people who can not provide that..I did my research on this company and thought it was a reputable company obviously I was wrong.

The most important skill to learn: how to manage property!