Recent college graduate interested in real estate. Curious to hear from some other people who have experience.

What are future trends you see happening in the industry? what you would be looking to get into if you were starting a career from scratch today.

what entry level job would give me the best foundation to pivot to become a developer in future? I have no nail and
hammer experience but I am currently taking a home inspector course to gain some basic knowledge. Any advice?

I have a economics degree was potentially thinking of becoming an analyst but not very appealing. Any other lucrative entry level jobs?
[{"id": "io80ehr", "text": "Don't think about money. What about real estate excites you? What skill sets do you have that you think are valuable?", "replies": [{"id": "io9f8dh", "text": "Great words to think on thank you.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "io8nxbs", "text": "It\u2019s CRE, there are no lucrative entry level jobs for a kid with a bachelors degree. You get paid in experience before you get paid in significant money. You\u2019ll struggle a little at first, I don\u2019t care what field you go into, brokerage, development, valuation, etc. you\u2019ll be paid less than your worth (in your own eyes) at first but you\u2019re going to gain a lot of experience, contacts, etc. if you can swim and not sink, you\u2019ll take off but that\u2019s likely going to take a few year build up.\n\nIf I\u2019m you, I\u2019m trying to figure out where I want to be in 5 years, then figuring out the pathway to get me there. If you want a lucrative job right out of school on Day 1, you need to think about other career paths\u2026", "replies": [{"id": "io9fqot", "text": "Getting paid with experience can be more valuable in the long run. Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iob28ry", "text": "I just graduated with an Economics degree in the Spring. I was in a very similar position, wanting to eventually get into development in the long run. Without any previous experience or modeling knowledge (my case) it is basically impossible to get a good job. I am currently interning (position will lead to a permanent spot) with a small RE PE firm in their asset management group. I don\u2019t see myself doing asset management long term, but have gained a lot of knowledge since getting my foot in the door.\n\nI am really glad to be working with a small firm as I am in communication with all levels and departments of the firm, broadening my knowledge of CRE from identifying deals all the way through disposition.\n\nThough Asset Management isn\u2019t the glamorous side of RE PE, it has given me an in-depth knowledge of how deals are ran and what unforeseen issues arise. I feel like this will help me in the future make better underwriting decisions at acquisition and know what prospective tenants are looking for in a property. As well, it has helped me build my modeling skills and gain contacts to build my network. My firm isn\u2019t directly a developer, but we are growing into being a developer as we buildout a GC arm. Overall I think this has been a great place to start and develop my skills.\n\nWith a quickly shifting labor market I think it is vital to get your foot in the door right away in something that will give you relevant experience. I would look for a smaller firm and ask about where they see themselves growing in the next 5-10 years, maybe they plan to start doing ground up developments. Be open to where you work (company and location), but make sure they are currently in or looking to break into the area of the industry you want to be apart of.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iobs07t", "text": "Honestly start with whatever will interest you and compliment your skill set. \nAre you sales inclined? then brokerage.\nGood at working with people? tenant coordinator/ leasing manager \nGood with your hands, building systems? Then property manager.\n\nLots of good places to start, get exposure and work your way up", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]