I'm at the point now where I'm tempted to feel discouraged but I just get out there every day and do it.I'm interested in learning how to hone my skills and networking with other investors (local and otherwise).

While it may not be the most efficient way, it has worked for us and helped diversify our skills as investors.

I've stayed close to home to hone my skills in a less favorable area, kind of like jogging with angle weights on.

Adjusting comparables to the subject property is the skill and art portion.

I've been a part-time investor for years, but now looking to improve my skills and holdings.

Karen M.I invest only in multifamily "commercial" presently and do so because I want it managed for me allowing me time to do my out of real estate job and also because I have neither the skills nor interest in doing the property management.

I have to add:PEOPLE SKILLS, learning a lot about people skills and building relationship that last til now, because you never know when you need to call upon them or vice-versa

In order to wholesale you need to develop a key skill.

It can take few years to learn the skills needed to become self-employed.

Corporate veil can be pierced by a skilled attorney.