What would people recommend I pursue, commercial or residential broker? 

I see people doing this wrong in Michigan constantly.

It works great for many people -- not me -- but it might be your best option considering your distance. 

Many, many people have made huge fortunes on SFR's alone.Speak extensively with anyone who invests in RE and do everything you can to pull out why you *shouldn't* do something.

I've found that the more you share, the more you can grow your network and connect with like-minded people.

Typically people charging for that service are doing it because they need the money...if you catch my drift. 

See what qualifications people are looking for and do what you have to in the meantime to produce income while you're studying. 

I worked with an agent who was okay but I became an agent myself because I became so interested in the industry and want to help other people build wealth and become investors themselves.

Not the cash flow play a lot of people expect. 

People interested in this type arrangement probably don’t have access to $150,0003.