The HAMAS of real estate.  

We have final site compliance plans in Columbus Ohio for large development projects and the only people that can do them are either an architect or a civil engineer. an architect is more versatile but the real knowledge is a civil engineer but you need to be able to stamp it for accuracy and you are putting your professional experience on the line. it has nothing to do with zoning. civil engineers don't really help with zoning that would be done by an entitlement group or zoning attorney. degree is probably mandatory before you can become a professional engineer but yes there is incredible demand for those services in our market. for subdivision development as well this is amazing skillset to have.  

It is a great way to get started in real estate investing all while buying yourself your own home.

If you want to learn real estate while earning, look into leasing, property management, mortgage assistant, or real estate admin roles—a great way to break into the industry!

If the US proves out to be the safest investment haven globally and sees continued capital inflows, Treasuries will likely compress / fall and investors will turn to real estate to continue to diversify.  

Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area? 

I owned real estate before but lost it all in the GFC. 

I am currently in the process of getting a REAL RE License.God Bless

Im also located in Denver Co looking to network with likeminded Real Estate oriented individuals!

BTW congrats on taking the next steps towards your real estate investing goals!