How did YOU start out?

[Paul Gioeli]

Hello BP,

As I'm looking to get my Real Estate career started in 3-6 months, I was curious to see how many of you guys started out in your investing careers.  I'm curious to see if most investors started as agents, lenders, lawyers, CPA's, contractors, wholesaling, or something not "Real Estate related". Or if you just jumped into investing with no real prior experience in the industry, that's something I'd like to know too!

The reason I'm asking is because I'll be moving across the country in two weeks (NY to Southern Texas) and I have options available to me as far as jobs are concerned, and if there a better place for me to start than another, I'd like to know before I dive in!

You're responses can be anything from one word to a paragraph explaining where you started.  Anything is appreciated!