There is a grid in this article that will align your goals, skills, and resources with the best strategy for you.

Damn law school entrants letting the engineers know who rules the roost for language skills!

Steve, I'm with you and can sum it pretty quick, but that take Rich's skills into account as well!

I think I have a pretty decent understanding of the process and believe I have the skills to be successful at it.

Selling a house is not rocket science, but few investors have all the skills necessary to do as good a job as a good agent.

The skin you've got in the game is the time and skill involved in eliminating their problem.

Would it be more beneficial for me, as a future investor/flipper, to actually learn the skills necessary (find a job with a remodeler etc.) or work for a real estate business?

Parents, like any other group, come with a variety of skills and qualities.

I pride my self in my professional photography skills which is the source of all my persona images.

I also believe that there are a number of investing skills that can help an investor employ several different strategies.A good understanding of the marketKnow how to find a dealKnow a deal when you find itHave at least one exit strategyHave a team to assist where you lack skills or resources