Learning Carpentry

Is it wise to take a carpentry course if you want buy and rent out houses?

I want to buy a beat up house, fix them up and rent them out but i know i'll need to be a handy man. I grew up fixing houses, but theres plumbing, electrical stuff i don't know, even some other stuff. I was thinking of taking a year course at a local college, its a apprentice carpentry course entry, or journeyman? i don't know a guy just told me. Just imagine if i could know what i'm doing i could fix my own houses and save alot of money, what do you think? Sounds Good?!

Public Comments

1. The more you know the better --then even if you cant do the repair yourself you will be less likely to be robbed by a crooked tradesman....Also watching home improvement shows and ready books for beginners will be helpful.
2. Either that or be independently wealthy and plan on having your profits eaten up by repairmen.
3. Excellent idea. Perhaps you should consider the home inspection courses offered at the community college also. You won't learn much about electricity or plumbing in a carpentry course, though.