But you should also invest in your backyard and use your home-field advantage.

There is some competition in the flood insurance field, which wasn't the case when FEMA was the only insuror.

Larger brokerages sometimes are in need of administrative work, which could earn you a steady income while also getting exposure to the field. 

I've observed that many positions in this field require proficiency in Yardi.

@Jeremy Beland is a good person to connect with on this.Ratings won't help you in this field and you shouldn't be looking for big coaching programs as those are just overview coaching and not focused.

Just curious what your background and experience is in this field.

I am looking for a solid real estate agent and eventually will need a home inspector, possible property manager/etc. in regards to the process.I have a few family friends which I am blessed to have mentored me the past few years in this field and I am determined/diligent to learn and grow. 

And if there is something you need someone who knows all the right people at the city to help makes things smooth such as an abatement process or whatever pops up from left field.

At this stage, the main thing we need is for me to get back into the workforce and get some money coming in, in order to achieve that dream.With that in mind, my immediate goal is to gain employment in the field of property management, as opposed to wasting my time working in another field that is not associated with real estate.

Of course it isn't going to work for everyone...then again, I also have many friends with degree's that cost them 6 digits that cannot get a job in their field!