Would you suggest advertisting for skilled individuals, like individual plumbers, electricians, painters, etc.?

There are so many different avenues you could pursue, so take some time to learn a little bit about them so you can figure out which one makes the most sense with your financial positions, experience and skills, and goals.

Work on your people skills ('How To Win Friends & Influence' is a GREAT book for this) and you'll barely have to worry about your deals being stolen.

He is also loyal to those who appreciate all he has to offer that a price isnt put on, such as problem solving skills, knowledge of proper material selection for any given applications, jobsite oversight and leadership, conflict resolution, layout and design advise, etc.

We expect to reach financial viability in Year 2 with 12 transactions (minimum $60,000 in revenue)Personal Strengths:Market analysis, After Repair Value Estimation – ExcellentNetworking & Communication Skills – AverageAreas where growth is need:Rehab Cost EstimationStructure of DealsMarketing Tactics

We tour them in performing arts centers across the country, music festivals and clubs, so at least one thing I bring to the real estate table is negotiation skills :) I'm sure I'll be picking your Will Barnard and Joshua Dorkin's brains a bit.

I see this skill as a selling point like you, unless you find some that have no clue what they are doing and you can sell them ignorance.

Then out of those that they make appointments with only a few will likely successfully NEGOTIATE (do you have this skill?)

Some folks personalities leave them bereft of people skills.

I mention this because I'd like to find an area of real estate investing where I can apply this skill set.