Much too large of an organization and staff are not the most helpful. 

Whoever gave this person “women of the year award” should be sued for doing zero due diligence on this person I agree, please report that organization which is POWER magazine

Because you can't be of service, if you are not skilled, so one will get skilled. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

Those skills will be your foundation. 

It all depends on the scope of work and your available time to put towards organizing and finding the right contractors.