After you hit a certain net worth, total return is what matters and in RE cash flow has the worst tax impact so trading cash flow for return elsewhere can make sense.  

If you're interested in learning tactile skills like the building trades then doing is probably the best route.

I am a musician by trade and so spend most of my time on the road.

All the wholesalers I've been finding work for either Fair Trade or New Western.

For people that want more opportunity in their lives what comforts can they trade, what calculated risks can they take today for that opportunity/wealth in the future? 

I placed classified ads in automotive repair shop trade journals, announcing by services.6.

This doesnt work , the permit office will want 1 name on the permit as the contractor , yes licensed trades will pull individual permits ( HVAC, Electrical , plumbing )  But that doesnt cover the entire job .

I would ask your buddies about fair trade policy.

I used to work for Japanese company and have know many friends who lived in Japan and spoke great Japanese and it seemed like about every 3 months they would have some kind of really mind altering experience culturally that was disturbing, so probably not an easy place to live or invest, even if the opportunity is there.Argentina I think prices/trades their real estate in $, so less currency risk. 

You can get better cash flow if you move out further but its a trade off.I was happy with my initial investment.