I am definitely grateful for the accounting experience I am getting but am just considering some other possibilities where I can get some more valuable skills/ exposure to real estate in my day job that will benefit me in real estate investing.  

Those folks need to work on their underwriting skills. 

My personal modular I did go with a high pitch for the aesthetics, but I was on the fence on whether this was really worth it on an investment property.

I tried to join a team, and it helped me sharpen my skills a lot.

They can sharpen skills you already have, or expose you to things you've never even thought of.

People will leverage your knowledge, experience, money, market research, or handy man skills and offer something in return. 

They can sharpen skills you already have, or expose you to things you've never even thought of.

I am trying to see if I can get data for travelling nurses perhaps.Only thing I can think of is calling the HR dept of the hospitals.RNIP an immigrating pilot program has been extended as well for more months and is said to soon be permanent. which means student rentals and some skilled immigrant workers.

Have you tried posting your available hours & skills in a local investor Facebook group?

Your background as a corporate chef brings a unique perspective, and I'm sure your skills and dedication will translate well into the real estate industry.