Since I am entering this field in the latter part of my life (63), I do not want 'long-term' investments as I am not interested in making millions, but having enough for the remainder of my life to 'Vive La Vida Loca'!

I realize you're starting out so it may be a while before the lucrative legal projects appear but if you enjoy your field they will because you will get very good at it. 

I researched commercial construction careers, and found a construction degree is typically required.

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. 

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.

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

Quote from @Jay Fayz: Hello everyone,I've recently been exploring real estate as a potential career path and I'm looking for advice on the best entry-level job to gain experience and knowledge.

@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.

Much of my career for the last decade has been in Cybersecurity, and we feel the same about DOJ and regulations around incidents. 

im new to BP and BP Pro but excited to start my REI career.