However, this requires significant extra work, skill and experience to pull off successfully.

I think social networking has its place, but good old fashioned face to face and people skills will never be replaced by a facebook page or a Twitter account.In fact, of my company's team of five people- I'm the only one online in really any capacity at all.

So many inspector aren't trained with the right skills and tools.

INTEGRITY is vital, but when you're just starting out, what is it?

Jackie, you really need to develop the skill of being able to see what needs to be done.Your home inspector will only point out things that are broken or don't work.

great people skills and great content.

What determines the direction one should focus in when starting out in REI …i.e… is it personality traits, capital, knowledge, contacts, negotiation skills, etc that should determine how one should proceed into real estate investing…for example, should a handyman get into rehabbing , good negotiator do wholesaling and vice versa?

You have to make a decision which route is the right one for YOU based on your own skills, talents, abilities and financial circumstances.Fortunately BiggerPockets is a great place to learn.

Hint, fire stations are often a good place to find guys with skills, time and a desire to earn extra money.I hated it when he moved away.

I am also continually seeking to sharpen my marketing skills to find motivated sellers for both commercial or residential properties.