These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Any guidance from experienced investors, real estate professionals, or anyone who has faced a similar situation would be greatly appreciated. 

Once you find someone willing to let you shadow them, approach it with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

Shout out to permit professionals like Roy Hasson (just a friend in LA specializing in navigating permit process - this is not a business play we do not work together), who are dedicated to helping others and will likely develop similar resources to support their communities through the rebuilding process.If you’re working on rebuilding efforts or have questions, feel free to connect with me—I’d love to collaborate.

Can this person now be "a real estate" professional? 

Be professional, but also authentic and approachable.

Licenses are typically required if you plan to work in a professional real estate role, like as an agent or broker.

I have over 30 years professional experience so not taking anything personal.You have corrected nothing. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Attitude and professionalism are paramount; product knowledge next, and then there's your contact/follow-up systems.Put that together, price-test against the market, and you'll have a sustainable, constantly expanding, and very profitable venture.Good luck!