Narrow it down to one niche and become subject matter expert in that field.

I'm only looking to be a part-time agent as I already have a career in another field, where my time is spent M–F. 

With real estate, investments, and lending- all fields closely tied to construction- Gator Lending has provided me with structured, in-depth training, covering everything from legal intricacies of corporate structures to real estate finance law and SEC regulations.

Realizing that he wasn't going to make it in the medical field he sought out alternative careers. 

When it comes to finding a buyer or JV'ng the deal to flip the contract, a quick visit to your local REI meetup to "pitch" the deal will field you all the buyers and connections you need. 

She has about 30 years of experience in that field and has previously run all accounting for several small businesses.

In my experience the basics for a functional RE based CRM are:Custom Fields for Data Objects (Leads, Prospects, Applications, Buildings, Units, etc...)A Screening Engine (background/credit checks, employment verification, etc)Online Rental Application (this should automatically run the application through screening)Ability to mass email/sms leads and tenants to provide informationSurveys/Inspection formsI've been building real estate CRM tools for years.

She’s only 22 and doesn’t really know what she wants to do with her money she’s making from the military and the healthcare field. 

If outdoor: open field or hoop houses? 

This entails building personal/working relationships with people successful in the field.