Does where you live really matter as a fundemental element of your success? I would really like to learn about commercial real estate investing (from apartments to strip malls) from management and development to aquistion and cash flow analysis, etc.

I am considering moving to a small town atmosphere (quality of life reasons) where most of these types of investments would take place elsewhere.

My ideal situation would be to get an entry level position with a company that specializes in real estate investment and learn the ropes. I am not interested in buying flipping or renting SFRs, foreclosures etc.

Am I limiting my growth potential by moving to a small town? Should I suck it up and find an entry level job where ever I can and then take that experience to the small town with me to develop the lifestyle I want...?

Always looking for the path of least resistance, after all.