Recent College Grad Getting into REI

[Robin Gonsalves]

Hey Folx,

I am a recent graduate of NYU where I studied Education Policy. Now that I have shifted my focus to learning about REI, I am debating an every day job change from my current role as an Office Manager. What jobs would you recommend to someone just entering the labor force who is looking to be in real estate long term? Since I am just 23, and have an inherited IRA for reserves/down payment, I am thinking that I might have enough safety on my side to make the career change while I'm young - but to what? Appraising? Inspecting? What would help me the most down the line?

My boyfriend is also looking to get into REI and we want to complement each other's roles. I have the math leaning brain and he has the more creative leaning brain. Thoughts?