You are one car breakdown or medical bill away from paying rent since you don't have an emergency savings.  

I'm pretty new to the real estate investing game but obviously looking to gain the skill and knowledge to eventually build an empire. :)I am a clean, quiet, and respectful person and looking for the same while rooming together for these few days.I live in Vegas but originally from SoCal.

They often know about listings before they hit the market and can guide you to good neighborhoods for flipping.Use Your Contracting Skills: Your experience in contracting is a huge asset!

As far as using sweat equity to add value, what's your background or some specific skills you'd be able to help people with in the real estate industry?

The trick is asking them what happened, usually it is for medical which I get. 

Since then, I've learned more into my build, design and project management skills, taken everything in house, gotten my GC license and taken a more hands on approach.

My SEO skills are definitely not the best and while I use Instagram, too, I've found it hard to get people to actually engage.

Wholesaling skills translate well with both buy and hold/fix and flips. 

Since then, I've learned more into my build, design and project management skills, taken everything in house, gotten my GC license and taken a more hands on approach.

Starting with a safer property and building up skills can help.