My "main job" is in the travel industry, and that's going about as well as you'd expect at the moment.

I had to learn the hard way that this can be a very dog eat dog industry and often times people won’t be willing to help you.

I feel that no brokerage is really going to help you that much...it is more about you seeking the help you need from professionals in the industry. 

I also suggest you get current with the mortgage industry when analyzing deals. #1 rule can you qualify for a loan. 

REI doesn't happen over night and you don't get rich quick in this industry.

BiggerPockets site is a great venue for learning Real Estate industry. 

Plus your working in the industry not in the shadows.. 

Also, how the real estate industry adapts to the potential changes in consumer demand.If anyone has any specific predictions for the Phoenix market, I know there are many investors and real estate professionals that would love to hear your thoughts, so please share.

You also do not NEED your RE license in order to be an investor.That being said, here are many routes within the RE industry that you can take - RE Attorney, property manager, project manager, Realtor, construction, and more.You may find that a career in finance, marketing, the restaurant industry, or any other field can get you to your RE investing goal sooner.2.

We have forums here where members give their views in how investors deal with Real Estate industry.