Moving... What can I do to get a head start?

[Bryce Y.]

After reading a lot on RE (thanks BP) over the past year, I have decided to move to Austin (90% sure) to pursue REI sometime this year, as it is currently impossible to do here in Japan (I am a US citizen). A little background. 26 years old. No actual experience, just a lot of reading. I have a good monetary cushion (don't want to say the amount, but it is more than enough to live on for at least a year without a paycheck) that I plan to use to get settled and begin investing. Since I have no real experience, I don't know what type of REI I want to pursue. Buy and hold, flipping, mobile homes, etc. all look interesting and I'd be open to any of them.

I guess I just wanted to ask you guys what I can do right now before actually moving, other than continuing to educate myself. I was thinking of getting my RE license to save on closing costs as well as get MLS access. Is it possible to get study materials from abroad?

Also, once I get there I will need to get some kind of job, but would prefer to get a job in the RE field so I can support myself as well as get educated at the same time. What jobs are available for someone like me with no experience (I have a degree in math with some actuarial experience)? I was thinking working for a property management company or something. Is this feasible?

That’s all I can think of for now. There will probably be more later. Of course any other advice would be appreciated as well. Thank you!