Where to Start in Commercial Real Estate...

[Brandon Boogren]

Hello! I am hoping to get some advice from seasoned Real Estate Professionals on the best ways to enter the Commercial Real Estate Profession.

I am currently a 24-year-old Technology Sales Territory Manager. I do well at my job but have an extreme interest in Real Estate. I've been listening to BP for a few years now and want to gain experience so that someday I can own my own RE Investments.

After reviewing various options, I am thinking the best way to gain experience/knowledge would be to work in the RE space. I am currently getting my real estate license. Because I enjoy and have a background in sales, I was thinking of joining a CMR firm as a sales broker.

Questions:

Where do you recommend starting out in Commercial Real Estate?

Are there companies that you would recommend?

How did you start? 

What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I am eager to get started but want to make sure I set myself up for success.