What kind of jobs are out there for CRE
This may be a stupid question, but I've only recently started to become interested in investing in CRE properties. 

In the last 2 years I acquired 2 commercial residential buildings. One was renter ready, but the other needed some serious rehab. As of today both are operating at a solid return. I've primarily enjoyed the analysis portion in determining the potential profitability of a property, and would love to pursue a career along that vein. Eventually, I'd like to run my own investment type firm, but I obviously have a lot more to learn. 

I'm 24 years old and have a background in corporate finance. Not only do I have no idea how to make such a transition, but I'm not even aware of what kind of jobs out there exist that would allow me to do something like CRE investment analysis. Would I have to try to pursue a a job in RE Investment Banking or something like that?

Thank you!

TL;DR: What jobs are out there that would allow me to perform investment analysis on commercial buildings? 
[{"id": "ct2bzjc", "text": "First off, \"commercial residential building\" is kind of an oxymoron.  I get what you mean but I think instead of commercial people often say \"income-producing\" or \"for rent\" instead of \"commercial\" since commercial has its own connotations.\n\nAs for investment analysis, many different firms offer that type of position.  The bigger investment sales brokerage shops all have junior guys running financial models for them.  REIB is one way to go as well, as do many of the REPE firms, REITs, RE managers/operators and other owners of real estate (pension funds, advisors, etc.).  \n\nI think you really just need to get your foot in the door and start networking if you're interested.  Industry events (ULI, NAIOP, ICSC, etc.) all offer great opportunities.  If you're really up for it, try to pick up Argus Software, which is what a lot of firms use for commercial RE financial modeling. ", "replies": [{"id": "ct2ztkv", "text": "&gt; The bigger investment sales brokerage shops all have junior guys running financial models for them.\n\nwhats like the salary for analysts who primarily do financial models for brokerages/dev firms. I understand that brokers are top dogs and make the most money, but who do u think is an estimate that the analysts make, say in a market like DC?", "replies": [{"id": "ct3252x", "text": "I'm not sure about DC from a personal level but I checked on glassdoor.com and an analyst position from a place like CBRE is around the $60K range.  Development firms will likely vary but I'd expect around the same.  \n\nWhen I was getting into the industry, I shied away from brokerage because I didn't want to be \"selling\" but in hindsight now, brokerage offers more deal flow (assuming you're in a good shop) which is essential to experience.  Development projects tend to be more complicated and perhaps more interesting but you're not going to be working on nearly as many developments at one time as you would be underwriting properties for offering memoranda for a good investment sales group.\n\nAs /u/frustratednewyorker says, you should try to get a salesperson or brokers license (necessary in brokerage).  Not sure if CCIM is necessary though it's a nice credential to have.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct2id8j", "text": "maybe get your broker or salesperson license then a CCIM designation and become a broker.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct2wcfq", "text": "Look for brokerage positions on investment teams if you are interested in sales.  Also look for titles like \"Property Analyst, CRE Analyst, Investment Analyst\" etc with dev/investment firms.  \n\nYou can go into lending too but I know less about that track.  \n\nCorporate finance transitions well to investment CRE", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]