If you can model complex scenarios and adjust on the fly, you'll have a valuable skill set for anyone.Check out adventuresincre.com for some typical job descriptions, they do a neat day in the life of XXX.

Even people who come to real estate investing from high-paying jobs usually fail to understand that money isn't an infinitely renewable resource, that it's not true that all they need to do is work a little harder or learn an easy new skill and then they'll swim in money.You are never going to spend yourself into the big bucks.

I'm passionate and eager to get into real estate , my long term goal is to buy and hold but in the meantime I want to increase my knowledge and skill set in real estate.

This will hone your skills and help you identify a deal when you DO see one!

I think this is going to be one of the most essential skills to have moving forward as an investor.Thanks so much for reading and I am so grateful for this community!

First, learn the process which could be explained in these simple steps: Step 1: Market to motivated sellers Step 2: Sign purchase contract with the seller Step 3: Find cash buyerStep 4: Sign contract with cash buyer for a higher price and collect 2k deposit Step5: Close Transaction via Assignment or Double Closing and Collect your checkSecond, learn has much as possible about the 5 skills needed to be a Pro at wholesaling.

So...I decided over those same years to apply those skills I was developing my own business. 

A person who has good sales skills that lives in a mobile home park is seldom a technology whiz.

The skills you develop along the way and to become a good problem solver.

I'm working to sharpen my analysis skills and I know I still have a long way to go.