Things like getting a filing cabinet to keep all our paperwork organized is heaven for me.

They care about a demonstrate ability to learn new skills, because that is what you'll be doing for the first year, work ethic, and interest in RE. 

Having an attorney who is skilled and has real estate experience is highly important to the success of your career.

You can organize a fund of investors or be the sole investor and partner on the project in a passive or join partner capacity first.

HomePoint Financial Brendan Kolesar ..This is my 3rd loan with them and their team is organized and the rates have been good. 

You should leverage whatever rare and valuable skill you have to increase income, opportunities, and overall career capital and eventually you will find better opportunities to invest.Check out the bigger pockets events page.

Especially when there a catastrophe (i.e. storm ⛈) The costs of materials and skilled labor increase drastically.

I would say my risk tolerance is mid to high considering I am only 26, not saying I want to lose anything, but also just wanting to learn and refine the skill more than anything.

And even then, they at least have to have some skills to look and see possible pitfalls. 

Finally- those off market deals often require finesse, cash and negotiation skills that are really tough to navigate for someone with no experience.