And maybe teach them some life skills along the way.

Is she skilled enough to get into a PT program and pass the program?

I would add...Pay attention to their communication skills. 

I know this market is tough, but I have good home improvement skills, having worked in the industry for a few years, and I also have a significant savings, allowing me to put more than 50% down in many cases if I need to.

. - I earn a strong income relative to my my investment- I could cover my investment’s expenses even if I received no rent, ever- I have a Strong Cash Position + Access to Liquidity:- I have the Down payment in cash (even if that down payment is 3% or less)- I have cash for any anticipated Closing Costs- I have cash for any anticipated Rehab Costs- I have access to plenty of credit and short-term financing, after the mortgage, should I need it on top of my cash cushion- If I don't have a strong financial position, I have a financial partner who does- I have a Strong Credit Score (700+)- I have or will commit a Meaningful Amount of Time to Real Estate, especially upfront- I am willing and able to DIY everyday household projects if necessary, and/or am willing and able to skillfully hire and manage contractors and property managers- I have Strong Analysis Skills - I know what a “good” deal means to me in my target market and can analyze a potential deal in 15 minutes- I have a Strong Economics Foundation- I Understand terms like IRR, NPV, CoC, ROI, and CAGR, and have a preferred way to compare investments- I Understand macro factors (supply, demand, interest rates)- I have a strong understanding of local market (zoning, easily calculate ARV, “path of progress”, etc.)If you can answer yes to all of this, then you should get going - no reason to wait. 

How to prevent an eviction ...continued You will find that having good organizational skills, having everything in writing, documenting everything that takes place will eliminate how many evictions you will have and will cut down on the trips to the court house.You are only as good as the tools that you have to protect yourself.

Finishing the drywall is where all the skills show. 

Someone skilled at rolling paint could probably paint the walls of that size place in about 3-4 hours.  

Those should be rewarded when you have acquired those skills.  

Being able to do this on a personal level makes sure you are ready for the accounting side of REI.I don't recommend wholesaling because it is not a beginner's level REI skill.