My trade skills improved and expanded.

@Davis Chem The basics and skills are very relevant, knowing what is vital counts for a lot.

This is another great way to both build valuable skills, network and have a competitive advantage over other investors when looking at properties.Best of luck,John

If you have the skill to find properties at the right price, buyers will flock to you.

Most people I know starting out have attended CRE events and, over time, found compatible partners to work with who have complimentary skills and different levels of experience. 

With the 200, I had about 5 tiers, One reports to me daily, 3 Sr Engineers, Jr Engineers, Foreman, Unskilled/Skilled labor.

Here are the skills and lessons I learned during the rehab of my second rental.1.If the property has been vacant for over a year and still has fleas, there may be a raccoon living up inside the fireplace.

Luckily I have the skills to do anything that needs to be done around a house short of HVAC (which this house doesn't have).

(by doing this you are complying with the exact letter and spirit of the ALA)In doing so, you and the end buyer agree to a fee of X in exchange for the valuable service you provided (all of the hard work, skill and expertise) through out the course of the transaction in order to get the seller a full release.Submit the higher offer and above addendum to the lender for their approval and you have complied with the exact spirit and letter of the ALA.

The answer is to put Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling in charge, since these Texans know all about how to run a deregulated business.