I am not from your area  and did a quick zillow search that yielded a few old Victorian houses that definitely need a lot of work but could showcase your skills and in the meantime have a lot of rental potential if properly refurbished.

It's good to start by thinking about what skills you're really good at and what skills you could use more help with on.

I suggestion you to get at least 3 of each trade to be on call.

Your question actually cannot be answered without knowing  your skill level.

Poor people are poor because they make bad choices and have poor money management skills.

He's skilled in mobile home park work and is licensed, bonded and insured. - Cap Ex:  100% deferred for decades. 

Also what is likely to make you the most money is something you enjoy and uses your unique talents and skills to the best level. 

My sole focus is to trade expenses of my rent into mortgage ASAP and then use everything else for heavily investing in real estate. 

Hello, first time poster and newbie to real estate here.I own a SFH with my VA loan in Sacramento, CA. I am looking to work with an experienced flipper in exchange for capital on a flip. I have equity to pull from my ...

Clearly raising funds and finding deals is an acquired skill set that should be compensated well.