By leveraging strong negotiation skills and market knowledge, Partner Driven secured Kipling St below comparable prices, making it attractive for immediate resale.

One, some sales training most sales folks in RE have basically zero sales skills.

My background as a prior military member has instilled in me a sense of discipline, strategic planning, and a keen understanding of risk management.While I’m aware that financial contributions are often key in partnerships, I’m curious about what other skills and perspectives I can bring.

You also need to be able to rely on project management skills to manage the project to stay on track.

If you hire a handyman in the bay area you will probably pay $35-50/hr depending on skill level and the trade involved.This work was done in Richmond, CA. 

Do not think you can just start an investment company with 15k (that is reserves only on one property).Work for the next couple of years while you all learn and use your skills to help build the foundation of a future company and leverage your relationship with the alumni to see some of his properties and learn.

A skilled operator can still make money there, but if you are long distance, have no connections to the area, and just like it because it is cheap, it's probably going to take a lot of time/hassle and underperform index funds.

Revenue management is a skill.

I'm not sure if I want to do co-hosting though.You may be like me and think that "one more book/podcast/course" will give me what I need to acquire whatever skill I'm looking for. 

Starting out with hands-on experience is a fantastic way to build your skills, and I'm sure many investors would value your help.