Real Estate Investing Job Advice

[Seth Heck]

Hello Bigger Pockets members,

I have been a member of Bigger Pockets for about six months now and have finally decided to post to the forums. I just recently graduated with my MBA in Finance and thought I would go to bigger pockets to seek some advice. Before I get to my question, I think a short story of my journey to bigger pocket might help how you respond.

I was referred to Bigger Pockets by a friend of mine who told me to listen to a Bigger Pockets podcast. From that moment, I have been hooked. I began to read everything I could about real estate investing through books, articles, blogs, etc. I came to the conclusion, that I need to start investing and buy my first property. 

I am just out of college and am looking for a job. I'm seeking a W2 income that will eventually support my real estate investing endeavors. As I am continuing to learn about REI, I figured why not get a job in the Real Estate Industry where I can learn the industry and build connections.

My question to you all is this: What is the best way to get into the industry that will help me become a better investor? Is it being an agent, is it working for a developer, is it working for a bank on the mortgage side? In other words, how do I break into the industry?

Any thoughts, suggestions, or personal stories would be so helpful.

Thanks in advance,

Seth Heck