This is what these people do (just like you know depreciation) they know saws, tiles, paint, wires, shingles and really skilled people move with speed and efficiency that it is hard to match for the DIY weekender (again, finding the right ones is half the battle, as a conscientious DIY can do better than some poor contractors)...

I assumed a pay rate to myself of $30/hour and I typically hire semi skilled help for around $15/hr.

You will learn a ton of skills and information like this.Then you can move forward from there.- it's always good to see another Hoosier utilizing this great site!

@Jay HinrichsCan't duplicate talent, it's like stock brokerage or financial planning firms, all about human skill sets :)

Alternatively, those wishing to register must pass an examination which assesses the candidate's aptitude and professional skill relating to the specialized area of agency within which they wish to work.

The material of the fencing plays a vital role when it comes to determining the final price of the house in the market.

My personal REI strategy is the fix and rent strategy but I am faced with the sad truth of limited contracting skills so fixing up properties properly is a challenge for me.

Now he has a skill he can use for the rest of his life .

Regarding your baseline of skills and capacity you state you're interested in multi-family.  

But what is your real estate skill set?