I'm assuming that when I have a few (1-5) properties, my skills acquired on the job (and supposed connections i would acquire, like handymen and contractors) would make being the PMan for them entirely doable.

I just think its a skill that's becoming more and more important.Trevor

Especially someone like Joe who makes statements about his investigating skills like "I have what I need at my finger's tips from the city to the federal level".

I am also willing to lend my skills as an attorney in exchange for experience.

One of the most important skills you can learn is accurately valuing properties both on an as-is and after repaired basis.  

Remember, you have a great skill-set simply by working in the construction field.

Three questions:-- biggest lesson learned in your first year as a landlord-- skill that was most difficult for you to learn -- which phase is hardest for you:  finding properties, screening / managing tenants, working with contractors, working out the financials, other???  

Just getting my feet under me here and have been spending 20-30 mins here and there analyzing multi-family properties in my local area. I was hoping to get some feedback to verify I'm understanding everything corr...

Originally posted by Tinna Li:I want to learn about business, real estate, accounting and investing in stocks. .That is wise many new investor focus on real estate techniques but Real Estate Investing is a business and you need a wide variety of skills.

I live in Madison Wisconsin and I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good realtor that is good to start with and that offers great training and skills.