Learn some skills you'll need for owning houses, like plumbing, electrical, tiling. 

I have a reliable project manager in Arizona will skilled workers, I’ve contacted a RE agent, and I’ve been preapproved for $250k.

Skills I’ve Developed in My Day Job:Quantitative analysis and model-building (i.e., Excel ability, was a Math major in school)Developing efficient, scalable business processes and getting creative with incentive alignment to ensure everyone is working toward the same goalA deep belief that conscientiousness, integrity, and a genuine interest in and appreciation for everyone's personal goals is the only way to have a team firing on all cylindersImmediate Next Steps: Find a lender to get pre-approvedTake a drive around the area with an expert to learn the ins & outs, and begin churn through deal analysis in the neighborhoods most applicable to meAssemble a team so I can move quickly when the right deal presents itselfI’d be thrilled to receive any help or guidance with regards to the above next steps, or just meet anyone active in the area!

Great problem-solving skills at use...made all that much better because you shared how you did it with others.  

@Diana Muresan thank you... are skilled with this type of funding?

Without knowing the type of house, the age, the scope of work, the level of finishes, the type of contractors, your negotiating skill, the time of year, etc., nobody is going to be able to give you a $/sf average.

Each partner brings different skills, money, experience etc to the deal so there is no standard.

Without knowing the type of house, the age, the scope of work, the level of finishes, the type of contractors, your negotiating skill, the time of year, etc., nobody is going to be able to give you a $/sf average.

Painted cabinets are becoming more popular now-don't think it has to be a sterile white but a soft neutral grey could work if you have the right countertops and backsplash.  

I do however have skills in design, and building 3d modeling and rendering .