I am certain your skills in healthcare and counseling will serve you well in your Real Estate journey! 

Gamers have lived in a metaverse for decades.

I’m planning to take my broker’s exam in the near future to expand my skill set and deepen my involvement in this space.I’d be thrilled to discuss the current state of the market, challenges, and opportunities, and to exchange ideas with others.

And some of us been replying back yes there is, just where they are, how to get them, has changed a bit and it's no longer as simple as closing your eyes and randomly throwing darts at a MLS map and buying whatever. yes, those days are long gone but if your willing to roll-up the sleeves and get professional at it, there is "deals" all over the place, you just gotta get skilled on how to find them, tap them, monetize them. 

However, that depends on the time/energy/skills he puts into it.I

Those skills will be your foundation. 

Also if you get into a fight with a contractor that turns verbally violent in the slightest bit, that's poor people skills on ones side.

If you hire a handyman in the bay area you will probably pay $35-50/hr depending on skill level and the trade involved.This work was done in Richmond, CA. 

Besides, I want to learn how to do my own direct mail campaigns, since I do believe it is a necessary skill in order to get to the next level.I am sure there must be way, and I am sure there are plenty of investors solving this issue successfully. 

Start with house hacking, invest in credit and education, and leverage electrical skills.