So it's all relevant to the skills you have. 

I feel paralyzed getting started because I feel like I don't have the skills and knowledge...

He's done work for some big power player investors in San Antonio like Keith Jones, and right now he's working on a full rehab on one of my rental investor's properties in Denver Heights.For smaller jobs I would just recommend a handyman or a skilled handyman.

If not tag/ sticker, google ninja skills will help, call most common couple providers and do the same.

Unfortunately, that solution takes a highly competent hardwood flooring guy to do well, and there aren't that many of them left in a trade that more and more relies on minimally-skilled subs these days.So the usual solution these days is to chop out the offending section, put in a simple patch of 3/4 inch plywood, and lay carpet/laminate/vinyl flooring over the whole hardwood floor.

For now, we are living with family to save money until the end of the year.After scoping out the Nashville area I like these areas, (Bellevue, East Nashville and South Nashville) I have the capability of flipping a house even with my traveling job because I have the sub-contractors and skills to perform the work.

One last thing: if your agent drops their commission for you, what does that say about their negotiation skills?

Your skills are going to get you equity in projects, maybe not right now, but soon.

I want to offer my skills as a hustler and problem solver in exchange for guidance and knowledge.

We both have different amount of capital, and different skills.