When jumping into building from the ground up, try to always know you True Cost.Both Soft Cost and Hard Cost. 

I think you'll have better luck calculating all of your costs, hard and soft, and make an offer with the margin you need to take it on.

Looking for a trustworthy skilled laborer, Spanish and English, has own vehicle and some tools.

I haven't done this yet, but am going to do this tomorrow if you guys think this is a good idea.My next step will be connecting with a Realtor, or another investor who's skilled at finding deals, and partnering with them. 

Since my home I've continued to sharpen my skills looking for my next project.

You can get good deals on short sales if the negotiator is skilled. 

Hi all,I'm a part-time attorney in the Puget Sound region; I've never bought a home and I have fairly comprehensive construction skills from years in carpentry.  

Their influx of  money coupled with your skills can and will get you going.So, you have to outline your goals in terms of the areas you want to focus on and then advertise it to the community....you will be deluged with responses from the near 320,000 active BPers!

In hiring a foriegn working, you want to fully vet them, their English skills and you will need to provide clear instructions and supervision.

I see an increase in that skill as extremely valuable down the line.I don't expect to do 50 deals in a month, like the broker said, but I don't see how 300+ cards out in the community could hurt.Or, as a few of you said, is it really a moot point unless I can capture contact info. for future followup?