Ideal w2 career path (spouse), to best benefit your RE goals?

[Alyssa K.]

I’m looking to support my husbands RE goals by choosing a career path that offers perks/unfair advantages, or at the very least, education, that will help us in pursing RE.

So, what job do you wish your spouse had (in terms of would be most beneficial to your RE goals)?

I have a BA in Communications, MEd in Management of Technical Education.

When we started a family, we decided it would be best for me to pause my career, working in higher education, to stay home with our daughter. The plan was to stay home until she started school, then re-enter the workforce. Our oldest is now in kinder, however I’m now home with our second daughter. Having been out of higher education for the past 5 years, and an additional planned 4 years home with our youngest on the horizon, I find myself realizing this is my opportunity to choose any career path I like (as I have the time to earn any certifications/degrees/network necessary to ensure I’m well qualified).

In terms of RE experience, I got into BP

Podcast to be able to understand what my husband was talking about, haha, and be able to contribute to those conversations meaningfully. I actually ended up being the one to find and negotiate our deals thus far, save 1. I have also managed our rentals from renovation to property management. Currently we are in our 3rd BRRR property. So while our RE goals started as my husbands passion, I've embraced it fully and feel confident I'd do well in a RE centered career.

I’m considering banks, mortgage brokers, home builders, obtaining a real estate license, or even pursing a doctorate in real estate law. I also could definitely justify going back into higher education/city government for the strong W2 and great benefits/hours alone.

I appreciate any insight and experience you’re willing to offer!