Skills that can be gained in the workplace

[Jason Natelle]

I'm trying to put together my 'plan' to transition to real estate investing, but I'm a few years away and will be living the cubicle life. I work in communications / public relations (corporate), and I'm wondering what positions, skills or experiences people may think are great to gain while working for corporate. I've thought about becoming an insurance underwriter, project manager or maybe doing something in finance (all three of those I'm unqualified for - but I could start doing what's needed to transition if these types of positions may pay dividends down the road for me when I become a REI).

Please let me know if you have any advice -- I want to hit the ground running, armed with the skills I need when I'm ready to start landing deals!