It's not only good for education but for social skills as well; connecting with more people and it's a good transition to life on your own.

The accounting is a vital skill-set when moving up to apartment complexes too.

As an investors, you could create skills to out perform the broker's income.Always be respectful, talk to your broker, let the broker know that you have higher aspirations, your goals are that of an investors and wealth creator..If your broker wants a cooperation commission on everything you purchase, move on.....find somewhere else to hang your license with.

Besides being extremely motivated and hard working here are some of the skills and experience I can bring to your table:Oregon State licensed home inspector.20+ years experience in residential construction.

The concrete craze was big about 10 years a go .It was like every tv show and magazine featured it There was even a push for concrete counter tops.The fact was it grew so fast but the skill levels of the installers never kept up with the demand I think it looks great in city loft type dwellings but I would rather have wood or tile in my own applications .The expense is another factor that would make me pass

@Clarissa NesbittYou deserve credit for taking action, although you lack the skills to move the leads forward.

Even better, you'll find some good deals FOR YOURSELF to buy wholesale, and being a contractor, you have the skills and ability to buy materials at a discount to fix and rent what you buy creating instant equity in the property when you are finished remodeling it.

On the other hand, this is my only rental property, and I must confess I'm not entirely skilled at finding new deals (which is why I'm trying to learn) and I'm not really seeing any in Charlottesville that I'm dying to jump on at the moment.Any thoughts?

He felt better about it hearing me praise the efforts he had made to try to fix the place up, and I felt better hearing him say "in a way, this is a huge relief because I just didn't have the money or skills to fix it up".

As @Chad Maness and @Alan H. have pointed out, there are a number of solid providers in this town, so you'll have no shortage of suitors ;) Since your current agent is leaving you high and dry, my advice would be to take the opportunity to pick the collective BP hive mind and figure out exactly what type of investment suits you best.