Advice - Previous analyst now agent looking for a new gig or city
I’ve been working in commercial for the past six (6) years.

Started as an analyst for a couple of big banks and then went into brokerage in 2020.

Long term goal has always been commercial development of raw land and redevelopment of creative urban core projects and knew brokerage would get me there faster.

However, kind of questioning my location at the moment even though it is a hot real estate market...Looking for advice on where exactly to look when trying to jump into commercial in a new city? Not asking for city suggestions but how to find the niche that I am looking for. 

I DO NOT want to jump into another big shop that is going to chain me to my desk for hours. Ideally, I’d find a small firm that probably isn’t actively looking right now but needs the help. Suggestions on how to find this or from anyone who has had success doing this?

Much appreciated.
[{"id": "h9x7v6w", "text": "Go back to school and get an MBA/ MS in real estate development. Pivot into development with an internship.", "replies": [{"id": "h9xeyr6", "text": "Great advice! I will definitely look into the MBA route.", "replies": [{"id": "h9y148u", "text": "Or if you want to be a developer, work for a developer.", "replies": [{"id": "hazqst7", "text": "I have.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "h9z4ps5", "text": "Dude you do not need an MBA to be in development, especially if not in a gateway market\n\nWhat brokerage company were you with?\n\nI can certainly give you some good companies to at least look at", "replies": [{"id": "hazqrvr", "text": "Just seeing this. I will send you a message.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ha41sc8", "text": "How long were you an analyst? If you\u2019re retained your modeling skills that will be a big value add as a young developer. \n\nAs always in commercial, the best place to start is by taking to people so go to any local networking events or reach out to your network to get warm intros with developers. You\u2019ll gain firsthand insight and make connections that can refer you to development shops.", "replies": [{"id": "hazquhz", "text": "Analyst for 4 years, worked for a developer for 1 year", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ha7ud66", "text": "Honestly, I am in the same boat. The EXACT same boat. Started in brokerage at large shops then had a brief stint in development also at a large publicly traded owner/operator of CRE and infrastructure. What I've been doing is driving around the market and any new development with a sign that says the developer I've just called and inquired. Asked if they needed an analyst. Spoke to the project I found their name on. It's been great networking and a way to start getting more in-tune with the family offices.", "replies": [{"id": "hazqvwv", "text": "Thank you! I will try this!", "replies": [{"id": "hazqxcl", "text": "Good luck with you search.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]