I am looking to diversify my investments with real estate and find a second career for when I retire from my current job.

@Derrick Gordon   Professional contractors bid jobs that includes the materials .  

OK, cut to the chase.

@DeVora McCoyYour first job is to make an offer.

This of course cuts into your profits, but the education gained has a value too.Next would be hard money. 

I work full-time but am available and willing to do as much of the labor as I can after work and on Saturdays to cut back on labor costs.Looking to you and the Bigger Pockets community to help guide me along the way.Please let me know what you think and what excatly can be done and what my next steps should be.

Just got out of my Nurisng job last year and became a full time REI. 

My goal is to buy land and build my dream home within 7 years in NC and continue building my portfolio and ENJOY life while I'm younger(ish).I do work a job, it is 4 days/week FT. 

That means the lad has the wherewithal to pay his rent and he has a steady job with good sales experience ! 

I want to start my financial freedom as soon as I get back by obtaining a positive cash flowing property and a full time electrical job, then after a few years go get my degree once I’m financially stable.