I learned skills from painting to installing tiles, doors and frames to save as much as I could from having to paying my contractor.

Because they can say all day yea I'm not bias but you will see once you start asking for a longer due diligence period or you re not depositing earnest money until after the due diligence period..whatever skill you re good at focus on that skill in reference to your business.

When it comes to providing housing for those on the margins, a special skill set is required.

I'm thinking about keeping it simple with rents in the $200 range and then applying some of my technology skills to add value with Internet for the office, free website/email hosting.

There will not be a shortage of contractors so if they don’t want to work with you then move on.

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

Cultural area of Japan, tons of UNESCO World heritage listed sites, high barrier entry (less competition), shortage of hotels, lower penetration of China and international buyers.