I've applied and called around but there's nothing out there for someone who isn't highly skilled.

There is a level of skill development that is needed for both, in my opinion.

I know that we can keep the assets full, we actually just started talking with a building owner in south beach (miami), you are correct- that is all he wanted to hear from us- that we would use our skills to keep his development full, expenses reduced, and that we would protect his investment..

If their documentation is substantially different from their tax return I would be pretty careful with my approach to the deal.After assessing their reported expenses, you need to recalibrate with your own expense assumptions, near and mid term capital upgrades to arrive a CAP rate that will cash flow, pay for repairs, maintenance, upgrades and save enough money to replace end-of-life infrastructure.Your plan of test driving your analysis skills on several real live properties is a good one.

Almost gave up at this point but started to think about my skill set.

The website is loaded with great articles to help you broaden your business fundamentals and skills, including creating a business plan.

Wealth is in your skills and education.You can lose money but without the skills and education you will not likely recover it.Saving $ money all your life makes you rich not wealthy!

This is something most wantabes never get past, some people just do not have the skill set for it.

Will depend on your skill set, aptitude, personality type, available time, risk tolerance, desired return, etc.

I also desire to leverage my business skills to make some more money in RE.Thanks so much.I look forward to being part of the discussion.