Jobs analyzing potential real estate deals

[Christian M.]

First, a little background. I am 23 years old and currently work at a CPA firm and will be done with all of the CPA exams in a few months. The firm I work at audits numerous low income housing projects and elderly housing facilities as well as preparing tax returns for these entities and other individuals with real estate in their portfolio, so I do have some experience in real estate accounting. I also own a 2 bedroom condo that I will soon be using as a rental property. 

I have a strong passion for analyzing real estate deals and I've gotten pretty good at it. I have created numerous spreadsheets in excel to analyze potential deals just for fun and I find myself analyzing deals in my spare time and times when I'm not supposed to be.... (like while at work). So that being said, I came to realize that since I enjoy researching real estate deals so much, I should probably try and find a job doing so. 

I'm wondering what type of position at a real estate firm I should be looking for that would involve this type of work? Also, generally, what are the qualifications for a role like this? Would a CPA license, 2 years of auditing real estate companies, and a proven interest in real estate investing (the rental property I own) be sufficient experience? Is there a position lower on the totem pole that  I should start out at to eventually work my way up to be in the position of analyzing potential deals for a firm? What do these types of positions generally pay? I don't have much knowledge about the ins and outs of real estate investing firms so I just want to get a feel for what would be a good path for me to take to start a career I enjoy.

Thanks!