Maybe you only know house flipping but after listening to a podcast on wholesaling, that suddenly sounds more in line with your skill set.I am learning at the ripe age of 40 that shortcuts don't exist.

We have hired a couple of interns and plan on expanding that next summer to high school aged kids looking to develop entrepreneurial skills.

It all depends on what your skill sets are.

They must be very well rounded in abilities, skill and dedication to get that far in competition.

I might quest you skill sets being new as to solving a problem a Realtor can't but it's possible, depends on you. :)

Since pine is soft I recommend  investing in the harder finish.

:) The key is to find you niche and speciality based on your skills.

It's not necessarily the best property but the best situation that fits.For example, ideally you'd have a perfect property requiring virtually no repairs, just vacuuming perhaps, and plenty of time for you to find a buyer after you've tied up the deal.You are actually using your skills as a negotiator to assure the seller that you have the ability to close and solve the problem(s) that they see as most important within the timeframe that's agreed upon.Truth be told, most abandoned properties have combinations of both people and property problems.

Armando finds 4 mentors who agree to mentor him.Conveniently, each of the 4 mentors had 1 special skill.1 was good at finding the deals.1 was good at funding the deals.1 was good at rehabbing the deals.1 was good at selling the deals.After Armando learned the business from his 4 mentors he moved his family out of the garage to San Antonio with only $1,000 to his name.Now in San Antonio with only $1,000 to his name Armando buys 3 things.A pre-paid cellphone.Business cards from Vista Print.A briefcase.Armed with these 3 items & the skills from his 4 mentors Armando finds a great deal.

Cedar closets are great for blankets, pillows and soft goods.