I learned a lot from watching the Speech & Language Pathologist when she was helping my mom with expressing herself and keeping her language skills up.

What skill sets, personality traits, networking advantages do you have to help you succeed? 

If you are looking to be easy on the eventual owner - and perhaps command a small premium in sales price - you can build a 1200 ft^2 energy efficient (lookup: Passivhaus) home, where the end-user's energy costs could be as littles as $250 - $500 per year.Capital costs to build a Passivhaus will be a little higher (10 - 20% pending on available skills and experience in your area) here in NA, but the end result is a home that is 70 - 80% more efficient than what is typically being built.

I have the resources needed for information, a calculative mind, and excellent negotiating skills!

BTW, are you handy/skilled in rehab work?

Currently working full time at a local appliance repair shop since 14 years old , and similar to Robert Kiyosaki, my boss has been like a second father to me, guiding me on a hard working yet prosperous path as well as providing me with the opportunity to hone my "people and sales" skills. 

It's the skill and knowledge of the person working it.  

If you choose to grow in the future and do not have the money you can then partner with others that do have money or the ability to get a mortgage.This guy brings nothing to the table except his contracting skills which would be far better suited to a 50/50 flip partnership not a rental.

I'm not sure why so many advocate putting offers in on several properties at a time when the liquidity is not there.There are several properties that I evaluate and analyze (always honing your skills) and then choose which one I will offer.

My husband is a carpenter for a property management company so we've got skills and knowledgeable friends to help along the way.