Beginner “Land Surveying and Mapping Technology”
Hello Ladies In Gents, I hope all is well!
New member to the forum, I would like to say thanks in advance as I’ve already begin reading some of the information on the forum.
Now I’ll get straight to the point. I’ve recently (4-9 months) gained much interest in land, as I have plans to invest in properties rather that may be raw land, or commercial / residential property.
For the past 2-3 years I’ve worked as a CDL Driver, although there is opportunity in that field I feel it is not for me,I am no longer learning any new skills or anything that has my interest for the future I desire!
I have plans of becoming a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in the state of Texas, in hopes that this career path can turn into a business and also teach me about the following categories : Zoning, Deeds,Property lines,Soil,Land restrictions, Construction Blueprints, Autocad Drafting, and etc.
I have a few questions in regards to a surveying career, and please feel free to share all your experiences, any advice or insight is very helpful as I am very green to the industry!
1. Where did your land surveying career start ? ( Surveyor In training, Instrument Man/ Rodman , Autocad Drafter, Field Technician)
2. What is the general path to becoming a Registered Professional Land Surveyor from nothing to RPLS ?
3. As a RPLS or a Surveyor In Training how strong is the job market?
4. Can this career teach me about finding land or investing in land for face value and how close is this career to real estate?
5.And lastly, Can you live comfortably working as a RPLS or Surveyor In Training only (no outside/secondary jobs needed) (60k – 100k) ?
Thanks for all of the help, I hope to get some feedback and insight from you all. Thanks again, stay blessed!
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