.🛠️ They take abandoned homes and turn them into safe places for families🌱 They bring life back to neighborhoods that others wrote off 📚 They create spaces for small businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhood services.They’re not just chasing cap rates—they’re using their development skills to give back, one property at a time.As a former Director of Lending at a CDFI, I exclusively financed the acquisition and rehab of 2-4 MF and small apartment buildings that overlooked by local banks and credit unions.Nearly all my clients had 1 of 3 things in common (many had all 3) that motivated them to complete their redevelopment project, they either:1️⃣Grew up in the area,2️⃣Still attend church nearby, and/or3️⃣Have a family member that still lives in the neighborhoodAnd here’s the thing:↩️These impact-minded investors still make a solid return, often with Equity Multiples over 3.0x.

You would benefit off all my skills and determination to be great. and I would benefit from your capital because I live in Hawaii and it it's extremely difficult to save capital 

Big plus to have contracting skills.

After a lot of research I have landed on investing in small multi family that I can value add and BRRRR in Indianapolis.While I have tried to educate myself as much as possible I am not completely confident in my underwriting and rehab estimation skills.

Buyer's don't appreciate what you have done, but they go nuts over good design, which does not cost you anything if you have the skills.

Would love suggestions on where to park or grow that money safely short-term—or how to use this time to build real estate skills, network locally, or even contribute through bird-dogging, etc. 

Some people even partner with others using the partners money and their skills to get deals done.

Quote from @Ranson Almonte: I'm 33 highly skilled carpenter looking to translate my skills towards real estate.

Even without capital, you can leverage your operational skills to add value to deals.

Coming from a sales background, I learned how to build systems, handle pressure, and connect with people—skills that translate well into real estate.