I'm a software engineer. Is there a way to use my skill for REI?

[Sinil Kim]

I'm a software engineer (programmer) and a newbie in REI.

I want to learn by using my skill.

any suggestion??

[David M.]

@Sinil Kim Real estate is a very data intensive business.  Everyone probably likes something different, but two areas where real estate investors can benefit from information is marketing and financial modeling.

Developing a solution to compile lists of property data and property owner data by market with a bunch of user defined slices and dices would be valuable.  Just look at the question above about an e-mail address.  Hint, many jurisdictions sell their property tax rolls and these lists often include varying amounts of both data...

The other area is financial modeling.  Look at the calculator section of this site.  They have a number of different modeling solutions for readers.  The ability to review market data, comparable data, historical subject data, and model what ifs is also valuable to investors.

My thought would be to see how either of these two disciplines relate to your experience, and which might be something you could develop.

Good luck!