Even the best teachers will never turn out innovative young people if they're being force to follow the curriculum and teaching methods currently in use.There needs to a be complete overhaul of the system that allows experts (not bureaucrats) to design the types of curriculum necessary to teach problem solving, innovation, business skills, management skills, financial skills, etc, in ways that allow students to take an active role in their education (as opposed to sitting back and being lectured to).Now, I'm not going to pretend it's an easy problem to solve or that I have all the answers...in fact, I have no idea how to begin revolutionizing our educational system in this manner, but in my opinion, that's where we need to eventually get...

for skilled labor and tasks that i dont have the equipment for, I pay by the job, such as siding a house, removing trees, plumbing, electric, sidewalk paving.

My main concern is that I do not get too far in over my head (skill level) and bite off more than I can chew in a rehab the first time, which makes me think I may want to buy a rental property that needs no repairs strictly for the cash flow and the learning experience of being a landlord.

Not sure if this is what you all are looking for, but here a few items that have assist me thru my many travels while being apart of the BP Nation:1) Looking for a certain skill set, I look in the Company section of the site.2) Looking for items in a certain area: I either type the are in the search tool, or I post a Topic and start a Thread.Maybe I do not fully understand what all you all are looking for, but maybe these two(2) items will assist you along your way.

The competition is fierce; the skills and experience needed are extensive.

It's a highly skilled feast or famine job.I have had luck on CL by not saying the same things everyone else is.   

It was likely a cash offer with a skilled negotiator.

IMO it is important to plan your education and develop the skills you have.

I would like to find a mentor who will be able and willing to share their knowledge and skill with me but know that is a difficult task.

Besides, they will get to improve their "BS meter", a necessary skill in this business!!.