It's awesome to hear how aware you are about the transferability of your skills to real estate! 

There are also a lot of people who have good sales skills that have started getting into the business.

This specialized skill is rare—after working with many property managers in Las Vegas over the years, I found only two I would trust to place tenants in my properties.Contracts and processes must comply with all city, state, and federal regulations.

I know your cost of living May be higher than mine was (I live in Virginia), but the skills you develop from this will be extremely useful in many ways. 

You do that with skill, time, and reputation.

If i was starting from scratch, i'd probably start by developing a job skill, probably in the trades like electrician or plumber.

This access allows them to match investors with the most appropriate lenders, often resulting in favorable loan terms that align with the investor’s financial capabilities and project timelines.Moreover, a skilled private money broker excels in navigating the complexities of securing financing.

I did a lot of repairs myself but also hired a few skilled contractors for things like electrical work and plumbing.

So, every non-government job your tenants have will end in the foreseeable future unless new companies move into the city and create replacement jobs that pay similar wages and require similar skills; Otherwise, soon all that will be left are lower-paying service sector jobs.

You need to understand the market, advertise to buyers, show it in the best light, know what to say and what not to say, be skilled at negotiation, understand contracts, and much more.If you don't know how valuable a good agent can be, it's because you've never used one, or they made it look easy because they are skilled.