The real skill is understanding the variability and risk in each number which is not always numerical or scientific.

Some of us have a lot of experience and could make that $20k stretch into something, but we have skills you don't.

Your construction skills can give you a significant advantage, allowing you to save on rehab costs or even flip properties for capital.

The Real Estate Guys do a great newsletter with lots of high-level information about the economy and how it impacts real estate.  

You’ll develop resilience, leadership, negotiation skills, vision, emotional control, and more.

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

I'd level up with a BRRRR, live-in flip, or house-hack before jumping into a challenging renovation.

In 2020, the ground leveled out, then quickly shifted to hilly terrain.

I'm currently pre-approved but my lender gave me a "mid-level rate" which I believe isn't my actual rate since I haven't chosen a property but me not being as educated on the behalf and thinking it was my actual rate I decided to rate shop a bit.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.