Pooling talents and resources usually is a great benefit to all partners.

." – Napolean Hill"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael JordanMessage me!

This is simply a race to the bottom and history has proven that quality is the ultimate victim and the most talented leave the industry.

Other tech companies will follow to poach talent.

It's a bit of a problem that the markets where our talents are demanded tend to be the lowest for cashflow and landlord friendliness (in the legal system).The list of metros you mentioned are great places to work as an engineer.

There really is a lack of talented handymen, plumbers, electricians, etc...

We find lenders and property managers are great sources for local talent.

I have found great talent through CL in terms of remodeling, you just have to know how to talk to them to weed out the junk.

There is no shortage of people who will help you, but they aren't looking for you, you need to look for them. networking is NOT a natural talent, it's a skill like any other that you get better at with practice. 

Either im really lucky, or im really talented at presenting an offer that is both beneficial to me and the seller.