My title says Scientist for Johnson & Johnson but it would probably be more accurate if it said "Problem Solver/Guy Who Gets Stuff Done" :)

I believe a good education will give you the tools and confidence to be an independent problem solver in today's world. 

Problem solvers will flourish and people that fear the crash and worry about losing everything, often have the wrong mentality and will not be successful until it changes.   

To answer your trait question I personally think being a problem solver would be the most important because no two deals are ever the same and new problems come up all the time. 

I am not alone in this opinion, but I know that many people believe it to be a "problem solver" for people with no equity.   

You will forever be a problem solver aka real estate investor.

Don't let them think of you as the problem solver for everything.

Sounds to good to be true" (definition) = Problem finder...not problem solver.Problem Finder = Let's "problems" become obstacles.Problem Solver = Let's "problems" become opportunities.

Oli, I think listening to BP podcasts and reading BP books are the best educational resources but really meeting others in your area and getting your first flip or BRRR or buy and hold are where you will learn the most as you will become an expert problem solver. 

These kinds of deals.If the deal does not make since try another route to have a bad deal turn good always know you numbers and come up with 3 or 4 ways to purchase a piece of property think about it how many different ways can you get to your favorite store there is always a way you need more education on the subject and do your homework nothing is black and white I hope this helps there is always a WAY if the deal is bad try to be a problem solver and make it a good one if not pass on go to the next one Hope this helps have a great day.