That said, it can be done and done successfully if you plan in advance, build your team (contractors, subs, back ups, lenders, credit with suppliers, escrow/title, real estate attorney, mentor, etc.) get educated on finding (marketing) for deals, rehab costs, locations, market data (like crime rates, school ratings, population growth, job growth, etc), specific market insights like what is most popular and sells for the most in your area, etc

The advantage of my "day" job is i have a lot of spare time sitting around hotels with little to nothing to do.

However, I have almost no trade skill knowledge so I'm looking at demo, cleanup, yard work, etc. type of jobs. 

While one agent is out partying, slacking, or maybe doing their other job because they're not all in on being an agent - another agent is working, easily reachable, or willing to do what they're supposed to do. 

I admire your thinking. 

Good job. 

Part of the job of a PMC is to own every aspect of property management and to see things through.

@Cedreahna Kennedynice job on having specific goals. 

@Ryan Tongue While there’s lots of opportunities in real estate/commercial real estate I’d sit down and brainstorm with a list of the pros and cons of immediately jumping into the real estate industry as opposed to pursuing a job with your engineering degree.

Denver’s expensive right now so I’m hoping to at least break even on the mortgage and save the money I get from my full time job.