Being a successful private investigator, demands that you exhibit particular traits and skills that will prove useful in this particular line of work. Not having these skills will cost you time and possibly business opportunities. The top skills an investigator should possess are: Computer Proficiency, Sound knowledge of the law, Organization, Thoroughness, Patience and Effective Communication. The most important of these being communication. Covert Results has the experience and knowledge to better utilize communication skills throughout any case we are given.