Wanting to get a Real Estate Adjacent Job - Advice for a Newbie

[Meagan Peters]

Hello everyone!

I am currently 24 years old and just graduated University last year. I've been working as a Jr. Graphic Designer but am strongly considering getting a job that is more related to real estate, as my long-term goal is real estate investing and I see Graphic Design much more as a hobby.

 I currently have enough savings to pay for my living expenses for 18 months (so not overly concerned about my salary in a real estate job, I more so just want to learn and provide value to someone who knows what they're doing). I feel like it's a good time to explore other job options that will help educate me/ expose me more to the real estate world but I'm not sure where to start or what types of jobs would be most beneficial.

I guess my question is: If you were in my position (young, eager, loads of time, willing to work, and just want to get started), what real estate-related job would you recommend/suggest I look for to put myself in a position to learn and just get my foot in the door? 

(I am currently living in Ottawa, Ontario and don't have a car but the bus system is decent)

Thanks for any advice!!!