I am familiar with proforma creation and utilization, in addition to receiving a certification from George Mason University for project management with a focus on feasibility.While one would think these credentials are enough to translate into a successful independent career, I am having difficulty translating a limited and basic commercial real estate experience into the experience needed to begin with regard to real estate investing for myself.

Do some evaluation; most simply lack the ability to know how their strengths and/or needs translate to achieving their personal and/or professional goals. 

That translates into a decent return.

Just because they do not take cash directly does not mean they do not take work and time which in my eyes translates into cash in the end anyway.

The apartment monthly PM reports translate to entries per class and an entry as an item on an IRS 8825 statement.

The commercial lender I represent reviews these stats and generally avoids properties with neighborhood scout crime scores under 20 (translation, this neighborhood is more dangerous than approximately 80% of neighborhoods in the U.S. with a score of 20) If we entertain a property in a higher crime area it is usually at a reduced LTV, like 60% instead of our max 75%.  

Must've gotten lost in translation.  

:)Hopefully my lending background will translate somewhat into the investing business, my lending knowledge i would hope also helps when it comes down to trying to get private money. 

Translated that means you set yourself up for success or failure by the deal you structure (price and terms) when you buy.  

I don't mean to be rude about it, but if you're an Art History major, or something that you just won't be able to translate into a job, you should really think about it.Another thought, having a W-2 job makes getting loans for buying houses a LOT easier than in you don't have W-2 work.