Your construction skills can give you a significant advantage, allowing you to save on rehab costs or even flip properties for capital.

Focus on wholesaling the leads I get from my campaign (while refining my underwriting and acquisition skills) to stack up cash, then begin acquiring rental property.2.

Since I have been using Padsplit for my first 3 investment properties I don't have the skills built yet for marketing or rent collection. 

You’ll develop resilience, leadership, negotiation skills, vision, emotional control, and more.

And that is where the skill comes in.

The real skill is understanding the variability and risk in each number which is not always numerical or scientific.

Just like professional athletes who still work with coaches to hone their skills, a real estate mentor or coach can provide you with valuable insights, shortcuts, and strategies that can help you avoid mistakes and fast-track your success.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

Start small with strategies like house hacking, leveraging your hands-on skills for value-add properties, and building a strong team or network to reduce risks.

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.