Also, it is a great way to learn many real estate skills while maintaining a roof over your head haha. 

Marketing only on Zillow is amateurish, which indicates they may be lacking skills in other areas.If your unit rents for $1,000 a month, you are losing more than that because of utilities.

That means their due diligence skills aren't very strong.

You could also get a Full-Time or Part-Time job in any part of real estate....working for a top Real Estate office on weeknights and weekends, working for an RE Investor, working for a General Contractor and learning a few skills, etc.

Trim, doors cabinets etc. we usually spray - but those can be brushed and look professional if the painter is skilled.  

They recruit, interview, check references, skills test, criminal background check and drug test. 

They bring in the experts in a specific area vs the GC who may not be certified/skilled in the area e.g., mold remediation, asbestos removal, etc.The point you're making is what I'm leaning towards. 

You have the skills and some money so don't blow it on a bad deal.

I'll most likely stick to BRRR as I have the skills and resource to maximize my profits.

I don’t have many skills yet, but I have some landscaping knowledge, and I know how to swing a hammer.