It's difficult breaking into the field on the non-institutional side, because training is very time consuming and risky for the owner/appraiser.

I have 3 years of commercial and consumer lending experience prior to the O&G field.

There are definitely some lower grade performers in this field, including in my opinion one of the providers on @David Beard s list that is a newer entry in the field any may have the legal background to form plans but lacks the administrative capacity to effectively support client plans going forward.For Real Estate focused investors, you need to keep in mind that the business being funded by the plan must be a true business.  

I am going to attend the next meet up in May and some of the local REIA meetings as well so I look forward to seeing you in the field.

I currently have been considering going into real estate for some time and property management is a great field.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook Couple good reads9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale DealDon't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and FlipperHow to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the Field Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I have about 20 single family rental homes, so I think I have alittle knowledge in the real estate field, but the reason that I'm here is the great knowledge that everyone else has here and hope to learn alot more every day!

I currently buy and hold properties and have accumulated enough passive income to quit my job...now i am looking to find a job in the real estate field to help me grow my property investments vision.

Your profession in the medical field should be the source of all the private money you will need.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

My purpose for making the decision to enter this field is I want a opportunity to give my family financial freedom.