Welcome to BP Joey! As a way to get your foot in the RE door...have you considered directly contacting a RE agent or broker? Many are often looking for part-timers to do admin work to start...and this experience you clearly have! (You could even find some weekend hours to try it out, without quitting your current day job.) Realtors are a very networked bunch in general, and usually helpful to those first starting out...a lot happens through word of mouth. I would ask everyone you know if they know a local Realtor...it would be most likely that you could make a first connection there. If not, visit open houses where Realtors are, and chat with them to gain connections and advice on breaking into the industry.
If you are looking for a career change...do not delay. Go for it! The advantage of working with a RE broker, as opposed to PM, is a direct line to eventually becoming licensed. Many brokers are looking for this, and will even provide free training and sometimes pay the fees for you to become licensed. I hope this helps, and please let me know how it goes!
All the best,
Lauren
