I'm currently working as a technology business analyst/product manager for a global financial institution with 5 years of experience.Some options and pathways that I'm looking into at the moment:1) Working in real estate brokerage/consulting (specifically within the "hotel" groups) - far from resort development but would give the foundational real estate skills2) Going back to school and getting a masters degree in real estate development - expensive, both in terms of time and money, but would set me straight and could focus on working for a resort developer right after3) Thinking of ways I can start right now entrepreneurially (redeveloping small projects and moving up) - risk, lack of funds, knowledge, but I'd be my own boss right off the bat4) Reaching out to resort developers with similar visions that might have potential opportunities - how many will pick up their phones?

And the services from the city on the east side are lacking.

I'm analyzing properties as they come up but without occupancy data from a reliable source (aka, an actual investor, not airDNA) I'm lacking confidence in my projections.

I've been hearing the same things since 1991, when my brother first moved to this area and I started paying attention to economic developments and the lack thereof here.What is the reason for Pittsburgh as an MSA to exist if there's no coal mining and transport, no steel mills, no heavy industry, not much going up and down the rivers?

For reference the area is the 2nd fastest growing county in the state and vacancies are in the 2-3% range due to a lack of building stock. 

Don't allow other fears or lack of understanding in something stop you from go after what you want2.

You do not want to find out they lack the needed experience after your money is gone. 

We work with his apprentice (for lack of a better term) Brad Kraus.

Topeka has a lot of good qualities - severely lacking in the looks department compared to other places - if taxes were lower I wouldn't have much to say but it's at least 30-40% higher on property taxes and nearly a couple cents higher on sales tax vs lets say Wichita.  

A higher CAP rate to compensate for the lack of financing and the lack of liquidity.Once you buy it, you will have limited options and you will be stuck when it comes time for you to sell.