Suggested sources of information for someone looking to enter the CRE industry?
I am currently 26 years old looking to get my real estate license in Florida. I am going the commercial route and was wondering if there are any valuable sources I could go to for information on the field, market, etc.

Realistically anything to help me grow in my understanding would be much appreciated.

I understand the schooling and actually joining a brokerage will be primarily where I learn/get experience, but I assume there are useful resources for before entering the field.

Thank you
[{"id": "gamckxd", "text": "Do you have a specific area in Florida in mind?\n\nYou should create your own data pool of sales in that area. Create an excel sheet that notes every property that that is currently on the market and list some key factors of that property. The more the better. Then when that property sells transfer it to another sheet of properties that have sold. Once you have it set up all you have to do is check in very briefly once a day and input any new listings to the listings sheet and transfer any new sales to the sold sheet.\n\nOnce you do this you will start to notice what matters about a property and what doesn't and you will be knowledgeable on literally every single property that is participating in your market.\n\nThe more variables the better, the larger the area you cover the better. Start small if you need to.", "replies": [{"id": "gamlx76", "text": "Thank you for the advice, I will be working in the Treasure Coast which is Southeast Florida.\n\nThis sounds like a real good idea to help me start to understand the market around me. Thank you again!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gba0b7c", "text": "Will commercial brokerage be your first job in industry? \n\nI strongly recommend developing a sound understanding of commercial real estate finance. Understand how money moves in and out of property, the impacts this has on investment returns, and be able to articulate the findings of your analysis clearly. \n\n[AdventuresInCRE](https://www.adventuresincre.com/) is a free resource with blog posts and Excel models to strengthen your financial understanding. [BreakIntoCRE](https://breakintocre.com/) is a paid resource ($50/month I believe) that grants access to online finance courses, Excel models, and Excel tips and tricks. \n\nAt the end of the day, CRE is all about the finance.", "replies": [{"id": "gbaqkc5", "text": "Yes this will be my first job in the industry. This response is very helpful, thank you.\n\nOne question, do you think BreakIntoCRE is best to start after getting my license or do you think it would benefit me more to start now. (Plan on getting license in February)\n\nThanks again for your help.", "replies": [{"id": "gbdubuw", "text": "start now. you have a lot to learn, can't hurt.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "gberngr", "text": "Never hurts to start early! The finance questions on the license exam are mainly geared towards residential single-family financing. So it is fairly straight forward. There is no downside to starting early. Let me know if you have any questions - happy to help.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]