Also have a wood skill saw, metal skill saw, hand planer, jig saw, finish nailer, band saw.

No credit or capital, you need more knowledge to apply management skills and no guru is going to teach you the real knowledge to success, in this area, they sell hopes and dreams.

So if you are truly considering paying down your primary home mortgage as a good alternative to investing in real estate, then you need to hone your investing skills and deal finding skills more before anything else.  

@Tammy Vitale Google American Log Restoration/M&M Log Home Care.

I wasnt born this way, I went from zero skill to handy over the years...although I was forced to because my dads a hardass...in a good way haha But if its a cosmetic flip like mine, I would suggest diving in and do what you know you can do and for the things you cant, use the internet, this forum or you tube.

I joined purposely because to networking myself and acquire more skills in real estate business. 

duct cleaning requires no skills at all. 

What is the cost of lost opportunity in relation to your skill-sets?  

Working on the business side of healthcare helped me learned valuable skills like time management, negotiation, employee supervision, working with vendors, financial analysis,...all things that carry over to both my investing and agent business.

First, learn the process which could be explained in these simple steps:Step 1: Market to motivated sellers Step 2: Sign purchase contract with the seller Step 3: Find cash buyerStep 4: Sign contract with cash buyer for a higher price and collect 2k deposit Step5: Close Transaction via Assignment or Double Closing and Collect your checkSecond, learn has much as possible about the 5 skills needed to be a Pro at wholesaling.