Would changing career to RE be beneficial for REI?

[Michael Tucker]

Newbie here. I will at sometime in the near future begin real estate investing. I'm currently working in an unrelated field working paycheck to paycheck and not able save any money. I am considering a career change to something in the RE world, but I have no experience, first of all, and no money to pay for any formal education. I am working on coming up with some sort of side hustle or some means to make more money, pay down debt, and start setting aside money for investing.

My thought for the career change is hopefully a pay increase, but also a way to gain first hand knowledge while earning income and building my portfolio.

My questions are this:

1) Would making a career change to RE be advisable?

2) If so, any suggestions as to what avenue? 

Thanks!

Michael