However, they do have private lenders who are mere strangers (deep pockets-high rollers) willing to invest based on one's credibility, other factors and the property deal presented.

Well, I am waiting for the day when we can buy really cheap hurricane proof impact resistance windows, those windows can withstand 200mph hurricane force winds and a cococut projectile coming at the window at a speed of 200mph, and the glass is made of a material where you can use a remote to adjust the transparency level to control how much light is let in, and you can set it so that it is totally transparent, 50% transparent, turn itself into a mirror on the inside or outside only, or make itself into a screen for me to surf the internet or watch a show. 

You can also sit outside the big box stores early in the morning, watch for trucks with the trades you need, get their info.

'struggle' is a perpetual state of life https://www.youtube.com/watch?

@Ned Carey,Although, as you know if you watched the video, it's not a scam.

They get no compensation for it - they volunteer to take time out of their business to record classes we can watch on-line as many times as we like: no 3-day "bootcamps" or week-long seminars.

@Josh Rogers when I watched Craig's List in Wyoming there was a handyman that advertised there for MH rehab.

Just setup automated google alerts to watch latest news, keep in touch with your local broker/agent, and monitor market cycle reports.  

I painted my contractor grade cabinets this past summer with a brush and a small roller.

Yes talking to sellers or their neighbors face to face is very effective at finding referals to deals and homes forsale in the area.A good new person read:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/03/0...The secret to being successful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?