It requires a lot of the same skills that you need to be an agent (prospecting, great communication, etc) I only had $1,500 to my name when I did my first deal and made $24,000.Once you start making more money then you can save a good amount to fix your credit & purchase your own home.Hope that helps!

I've traded some pings with a few people but they are realtors, lenders or they represent their interests and not sure I'm getting objective information for MY interests.I want to shorten my learning curve, avoid costly mistakes, and shape a strategy and goals.Thanks for any guidance on the topic.

Do you already have a trusted handyman or group of skilled laborers? 

After each was assigned a value, we traded the assets until we were both satisfied with the division.

Happens every day... personally I set up a UTMA account with E*Trade in 1992 that worked out well.

I'd like to gain a marketable skill to add value to an investment team, or to an investor who'd be willing to share some knowledge. 

Never Split the DifferenceBy Chris VossThe second book is not really a real estate book, but I think if you master the skills of negotiation, you would have a decent chance of be successful in life.Good luck.

Also, title examining skill isn't portable. 

Im from California though I'm possibly will go to the navy and will do my research about out of state investing while my time in the military since I've Seen investors point out there is a lot of potential such as better cash flow and I strongly agree.I feel like I'm getting to a process of learning and earning I know I can be earning more money with a civilian job though taking full advantage of my skill job and other things in the navy i can be better off.

There are plenty of transfer skills you will bring in as an agent even into a different market.I'm sure similar to NY, Philly can be street by street with some pretty hard boundaries.