Next, we'll test her skills as a PM!

It is almost as if there is no one "perfect investment" and the the ideal investment depends on the goals, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the individual investor...

If anyone (investors) here can help with any pointers of how I can be of value on the site, I'd love to be able to cater my skills and grow my career - I'm guessing I should start looking at the marketplace, but I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself.

So you'll want to find a deal that will increase your equity during the time you own it.Regarding inspections, definitely insist on an inspection clause in the contract to buy the property.Regarding underwriting, not sure how much your CPA will charge you to underwrite the deal on your behalf, but you are better off learning this skill on your own for two reasons:1.

Depending on your background and experience you can then start actively making offers or looking for partners that have a complimentary skill set.  

What skills do they absolutely have to have?

The property is in distress, and I have the funds and skill set to rehab.

You'll need some real estate investment skills for this part, so you can "check their work", so to speak. 

I wondering if anyone might have some recommendations on who is skilled at property management in this particular niche in the Savannah, area.

My favorite thing to do when learning a new skill or job is to watch/listen/participate with everyone around me that is involved, take in the way that each person does it, let it all sink in, and turn it into what works best for me.I have had a few different types of jobs; I laid irrigation pipe for 3 summers, I was roadie for a local band that toured Nebraska for about 3 years, I worked in a warehouse of a carpet shop for a summer, I was a line cook in a scratch kitchens for 10 years (this is what I owe most of my quick-on-the-fly thinking skills from), and I am currently a Journeyman Electrician (7 years in the trade) I am taking my Electrical Contractors test this month and if pass that I will be able to pull all my own electrical permits.I have a wonderful family (wife and a daughter) who support me in all that I do.