I HAVE A GOOD NETWORK OF LENDES AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS HERE IN OREGON AND AM LOOKING TO BEGIN THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING PHASE OF MY LIFE AS I SEND MY KIDS OFF TO COLLEGE WITHIN THE NEXT 4 YEARS.

Seek professional help.

That doesn't count (and I had to sign something that I would never reveal how much money I walked away with).2) I use to be the king of the short sales in 2009 until they passed some laws that basically made going after pre-foreclosures very risky.

Do not show w/o loan pre-approval and a letter for Proof of Funds being submitted with the offer. this stops lookie-lou's and unnecessary inspections. 

I have a large historical commercial property that I am starting a rehab on and am in need of a skilled carpenter/framer.

Examples could be pre-foreclosure, tax lien, loss of job, death in the house/family, divorce, high medical bills, drugs, rental property gone bad, or anyone that was diagnosed with a severe medical condition.

It sounds like you have several of the skills needed.  

Having spent countless hours with start up entrepreneurs, students, professional athletes and spiritual practitioners I know that if you need something I will probably know someone who can help you get there.

I am mainly focused in flipping houses, because I find myself to be detail oriented, professional, punctual, realistic and love the idea of making something "new again."

I have several and varied skills, contacts, resources, but I am always on the lookout for others with complimenting interests and resources to share with and learn from.