I guess I really just want to gain experience so I can provide value to others in the industry.

Good afternoon,I’m new to the real estate industry and have been actively conducting market research by driving for dollars in the Austin (ATX), San Antonio (SATX), Houston (HTX), and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFTX) areas.

Indeed, the good ones I've used tend not to have a particularly high view of their colleagues in the industry

I have become comfortable talking with brokers and other experts in the industry.

This is fairly common within the industry and a way to reduce administrative costs considerably since you’re not repeatedly negotiating the base terms and conditions of the contract.

I know some very big players in this industry, millionaires many times over, and they are not close to $400k monthly net on payroll.

What advice would you give a newer investor (with rehab and buy-and-hold experience) transitioning into the land development/building industry?

Real Estate is a very litigious industry especially when dealling with tenants. 

Soon purchasing my first commercial property, I am looking at multi-tenant NNN industrial or retail.

Its a niche and fast-growing industry that many of you should consider trending in your personal careers.