In soft markets, we get lower offers all the time. 

In an effort to improve my skills as an investor while also helping others do the same, I thought I’d start by offering my knowledge about home remodeling.

If you are a construction worker, skilled tradesmen, handyman, etc do yourself a HUGE favor and guard your time.

In soft markets down south here. 

Only reason to partner is if the other person brings a skill set you can’t live without (very rare) or if the deal is too big for either of you to take on alone.

(Money is easy to come by - so offer that plus your other skills and then be willing to accept a 40/60 or 50/50 split) You aren't doing enough volume to afford to pay someone to do what you are looking for full time and honestly that is too broad of a skill set for most people to have. 

Maybe that's not financially sound to some; but to me it's a great big soft pillow that makes me sleep well. 

It's safe to say that one of the most valuable skills a real estate investor can have is not only finding, but recognizing a good deal.

Perhaps you have good carpenter skills so and know the ins n outs say 10,000 out of pocket.

Electricians and other skilled people make $40-$60 per hour here.