So, they do have to demonstrate a level of proficiency before obtaining their license.They end up being "trigger happy" because someone gave them the Halloween BOOO.You just made that up!

As someone that Uncle Sam paid good money to become proficient in firing everything from handguns to anti-tank weapons, I'm hardly anti-guns.  

The hard part is earning enough money to stay in the field until you become really proficient.

I am a Project Manager by trade so i am very proficient with Microsoft projects and will be willing to share what I come up with here with the BP community.Thank You, George

amateur hour frankly... there are some proficient ones out there but this is a part of the RE game that is dominated by beginners because of the Guru pitches of get money with no money and little work.. sucks them right in..

After becoming proficient in single family residence, like many new investors, I plan to organically grow into multifamily property.    

Investors need a clear picture, investors need facts, investors aren't handymen, investors move inventory quickly, efficiently and with a profit in mind, otherwise it wouldn't be an investment.Bottom line, make sure that your inspector is not only a good one, make sure he is flip house proficient and proactive, thats the kind of people you need on your side, specially if you are doing this from afar.Cheers!!!

He's a flight instructor and we took out his employers 172 for around an hour and a half.The flight should have cost around 150, but his employer comps him an hour for proficiency once a month, so I only paid 58, plus buying our food at 40 ish.

It's important they are articulate and proficient in English so I'm expecting to pay significantly more than someone off-shore.  

It seems like a great Airbnb potential plus a great vacation home for me.I feel confident with overcoming the barrier that I see so far: language (I have minor proficiency and can get a translator), finding a trustworthy local rep to help me (tips would be welcomed on how to do this but my plan would be to use my personal network), navigating local laws (google and lawyers).