I have been looking at and analyzing properties in my area. I know which towns/neighborhoods are 'asleep' right now, yet soon to awaken (due to expanding employment  and entertainment opportunities). I am hoping to build up some savings and invest in a project or two within the next 12-24 months.

I currently work in document & database management at a health insurance company. I have learned a LOT about CRM and Database management  through this step in my career. I feel that the skills learned from this job are a blessing from God and a good stepping stone towards my dream of owning and managing properties someday. My grandparents and great-grandparents owned several properties in Montpelier, VT when I was a kid, and I would go with my mom to the carpet and tile store, the paint store, etc... to pick up supplies for each turn-over. Then we'd sit in the apartments and find some project to do to help mom or stay out of her way <g>. She was a perfectionist and always wanted to make sure tenants felt like whatever unit she was doing was a good place to call 'home'. 

Using my current skills, Marketing, database, customer service, writing etc... what could I do in my spare time to add value to other investors who are building their business? I could hand write your letters, stamp and mail them so they look inviting to read. I could make emails, check out neighborhoods in my area for people looking to invest here, etc... or help negotiate deals face to face.  I have lots of experience in face to face customer service and people look to me for help even though I don't "work there" at whatever place I happen to be shopping or visiting. Haha!  

I have managed events and things like that, I just don't know where to begin or which skills  could add value to those of you who are already investing. 

Thanks for any suggestions!