But I do realize the weight that my degree carries and it gives me a solid safety net if RE doesn't work out.

If you find ideal properties for other investors to buy, you don't have to wholesale, and trustworthy investors will reward your work.You don't need money to gain wealth in real estate unless you require safety.

If it is in a hard to rent area, then it might make it easier to rent.Check if it has been painted, if not, cover the flooring, spray it down (use a mister), wear a mask and safety goggles to prevent breathing it in or getting it in your eyes and then gently scrape it off. 

Lots of safety built into the deal.

A sledgehammer and safety glasses were all it took!

If you don't have that safety net it could be a little dicey.Rather than jumping in as a full time agent, you could first obtain your license and work part-time as an agent while working full-time as a W2 employee.There are many other careers available within real estate, such as appraiser, lender, home inspector, contractor, attorney, closer, etc but most of them are typically W2 jobs with a consistent payback unlike the self-employed nature of being an agent.

That has led millions of people to bet their safety, their belongings and, in many cases, their financial futures on homes that could be damaged or destroyed.

As an architect, your only goal is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people.

We do not mind doing it that way but was wondering if there is a safety for me in a contract we could write up so we are both safe? 

I use only cordless window blinds in our houses, due to safety issues, unless the window is very high which is pretty rare.