I had zero training, read zero books, and didn't paid for any courses.Someone, miraculously, I was able to navigate it :-)

Im absorbing all the knowledge the regional leaders and guests have to offer on zoom calls and trainings.

Real estate development is a niche market with 1,000 things that can go wrong, but I will vouch for Cody Bjugan and the value of the Vestright training. 

The information at the general meetings and the weekend training is excellent and for member very cheap.

As a new agent, I suggest going with a big brand name brokerage that has good training like a Long & Foster (Who I work for), Keller Williams, etc.

I do a lot of flips and we try to do as many of the big ticket items as are reasonable because it is easier for a buyer to pay that extra in their monthly mortgage than it is for them to save up the money after the fact.

I would spend summers working at job sites so the construction aspect is not foreign to me.I am also a trained CFP, certified financial planner, so the numbers aspect is not confusing.I suppose the main challenge I have is actually buying a house.

I heard Keller Williams is a good place to start - they have really good training.

This should be very easy for you with your engineering training.

I would be most concerned about the big ticket repairs (roof, hvac, siding, ect).