CRE career entry if I don’t have formal schooling but do have a RE license and learning Financial modeling
Quick question! I have a RE license and would like to join a CRE brokerage. 

What path should I map out for myself if I don’t have any formal schooling related to CRE ? I’m obviously aware that the big name firms won’t hire or look my way due to lack of CRE experience. 

What would you guys recommend ? What are the things that would have firms look at my resume when I send it out ? Financial modeling ? Being an active member of certain CRE clubs ? 

What are helpful insights to use to prepare for CRE ?
[{"id": "i7k13ml", "text": "Where are you located and what are you trying to get into? Land, investments, office, retail industrial, etc.? You may not know a focus yet and that\u2019s an answer as well, lots of markets brokers get to work on everything.:)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i7mh68t", "text": "TBH I was hired with ZERO RE experience at a brokerage here in the SF/Bay Area. They were willing to give me a shot because of my previous sales experience and my ambitious character.\n\nI'm unfamiliar with other brokerages but that's what I experienced. I initially applied to be a loan broker as I had my NMLS and just applied on a whim. The sales manager suggested I tried investment sales instead, and the rest is history. Next month will be my 4-year anniversary. Good luck!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i7mksiu", "text": "I have zero cre experience but have been personally investing in real estate for 10 years, so I had two CRE brokers go in a whim for me and invite me to join their team after obtaining my RE license recently just based on my \"hobby\" of RE investing and my personality. Just be yourself, be honest, and show you're passionate and willing to work hard. That will sell itself. Go get 'em!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i7ml7xz", "text": "For financial modeling, look into adventures in cre. It\u2019s the most valuable resource I have found. Lots of great excel models and lessons you can get for free.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i83fqya", "text": "Thanks for getting straight to the point guys!\n\nWithin the next few months I\u2019ll be looking to get my license and become certified with basic Financial Modeling concepts. \n\nReally appreciate everyone\u2019s help \ud83d\udc4d", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]